Helen “Babe” Sabol (Matsko)
Age 92, of Penn Hills, formerly of Rankin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Sabol; mother of Christine (George) Barwell, Virginia, Lawrence (Mercedes), Phillip (Lee), and Mark Sabol; grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 20; sister of Joan Skinta and 6 late siblings; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was a very devout Byzantine Catholic and loved to stay active at the Penn Hills Senior Center. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Penn Hills Senior Center 147 Jefferson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9:15a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Church of the Resurrection 10 a.m.
Catherine E. (Cuda) Barabas
Age 94, of Plum Borough, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George J. Barabas; mother of George A. Barabas and Susan (Joseph) Binnix. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Ralph F. DeFilippo
Age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was currently living within the St. Barnabas Communities in Gibsonia, but was formerly a resident of both Churchill and Penn Hills. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Cook), father of Ralph A. (Tracey) DeFilippo and Michael A. (Christine) DeFilippo. He was the extremely proud grandfather of Catherine, Dominic, Gabriella, Isabella, Salvatore, and Mia Angelina and step-father of Laura, John, and Holly Kay, He will be missed by cousins, Elaine, Patricia, and Roberta, along with many other cousins, family, and friends. Everyone who knew Ralph will also miss his beautiful singing voice. After serving his country in the USN, he worked as a barber before finding his perfect job as a Maintenance Mechanic with the USPS, retiring in 2001. Ralph was a Master Gardener, and a model train enthusiast who also especially loved all things "Christmas." He was truly one of the world's great guys. As an expression of sympathy, please remember Ralph with the flowers he loved or a contribution to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Friends and Family will be received at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Thursday, March 7, 6-8 p.m and Friday, March 8, 3-8 p.m.. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held on Saturday, March 9, at 11:00 AM also at the William F. Gross Funeral Home.
Joseph “Joey” C. Proviano
Age 21, of Pleasant Hills, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. Beloved son of Christine (Fiancé Gary Beatty) and the late Charles F. Proviano; brother of Anna and Hanna Bair, Jeremy Schumacher, Angelica, Charles, Jr., Chelsea, Crystal and Chandler Proviano and the late Alexis Bair and Shane Proviano; grandson of Dolores (the late Arthur) Proviano; close family friends with Walker Ganas and Renee Raymond. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to help with the funeral costs.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Thursday from 5 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 8 p.m.
Nora G. Goetz
Age 72, of Wilkins Twp, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gary R. Goetz, Sr.; mother of Gary R. Goetz, Jr.; sister of Daniel Matthew (Sheila) Gittings.
Nora had a strong passion for education and mission work. She started off as an educator for Gateway and ended her teaching career at St. Edmunds Academy. Her specific mission work was focused in Malawi, Africa. She was a lifetime and very active member of Beulah Church.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Beulah Presbytarian Church, 2500 McCrady Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association 112 Washington Pl #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.