Louis A. “Tyke” DeMarco
Of North Huntingdon, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. Beloved father of Jamie (Kerri) DeMarco; brother of Patricia Waldo and Susan (Ray) Pastura; also survived by many nieces and nephews and best friends Euel Craze and Ron Gray. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the West Deer Twp. Animal Shelter 109 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 12 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m.
Antoinette “Toni’ Winning-Spicuzza
Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and those who cared for her faithfully and loving on Monday, November 12, 2018. A devoted member of St Gerard Majella Church, she and her late husband John attended daily mass for many years and were involved in the church community and in the Penn Hills community where Toni was a resident for nearly seven decades. She had a ready smile and always time for a conversation and was a friend to, and a friend of many. One of six children from a large and loving Italian family from Cleveland, OH, Toni grew up during the depression and war and never forgot her humble beginnings, living life to the fullest in her own simple way. Wife to James L. Winning (deceased) and John S. Spicuzza (deceased), she is survived by her children Rob Winning (Jeanne) and Linda Bayer and step-children Gary Spicuzza (Cheryl) and Claudia Sala (Chuck).as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Penn Hills Library would be appreciated, 1037 Stotler Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10:00 a.m.
Wilma J. Maiers
Age 80, of Murrysville, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Aunt of Sheryl (George) Stratemeier, Michael (Cathleen), Hugh (Donna), Richard (Michelle) Schrier and Jean (John) Janiec; also survived by great nieces and nephews. Service and interment private.
John G. “Jack” Wisnoski, Jr.
Age 88, of Penn Hills, born January 17, 1930, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Son of the late John and Marie Colette (Petersheim) Wisnoski; beloved husband of Elinor Wisnoski of 59 years; dedicated and caring father of Marie (Tom) Berg, Joyce (Jeff) O’Neill, David (Iris) Wisnoski and John (Paige) Wisnoski; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Jeffrey, Sean, Theresa, Gwen and Claire; brother of the late Richard (Catherine) and David Wisnoski.
Jack’s early life challenges with degenerative eye disorder (Keratoconus) pioneered medical advancements starting with his first surgery by Dr. Raymond Castroviejo in 1945 which was the foundation to the world-wide adoption of Cornea Transplantation.
Jack continued with more eye surgeries and became involved with the establishment of the Medical Eye Bank of Western Pennsylvania which led to him becoming the Chairman of the Board for the Medical Eye Bank in 1992.
He worked as an automobile mechanic for Cochran Pontiac for 20 years and then became a financial planner for his last working years.
Elinor would like to mention a heartfelt thanks to Paul and Marie Weir for their assistance during this challenging time.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Jack’s life on Sunday November 11, 2018. at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Rd.) Pittsburgh, PA 15235 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pgh. 15235 Monday, 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer a memorial donation in Jack’s name to be made to the Eye and Ear Foundation 203 Lothrop Street Ste. 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15213.