William F. Gross

Mary P. “Pat” (Reynolds) Gibbons

Age 88, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Daughter of the late John and Sallee Reynolds, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Bernard (Popeye) Gibbons.

Devoted mother of Vicky DiBasilio (Joe Crowley, the late Gary DiBasilio), Tracey Minardi (Rich), Cindy Berkshire (Bill), and Missy Gordon (Neil);

loving grandmother of Tricia Trotter (Rich), Brennan DiBasilio (Eva Kernan), Michael Minardi (Liz), Rachael Minardi (Jay Magid), Joanna Smollock (Mike), Maddie Marrero (Steve), William Berkshire, Lilly Berkshire, Noah Gordon, Thomas Gordon, and step grandchildren Joey Crowley (Jenna) and Christie Theys (Casey);

great-grandmother of Alice Trotter, Jane Trotter, Tommy Trotter, Anthony Minardi, Vincent Minardi, Francesca (Frankie) Minardi, Ben Magid, Jack Magid, Owen Smollock, Andrew Smollock and Camile Marrero. Step great-grandmother of Cameron Crowley, Emmie Crowley, Karen Theys, and Kennedy Theys.

Pat also leaves behind sister-in-law Mary Arnold, many nieces and nephews, as well as close family friends.

Pat’s family would like to acknowledge Noemi Cheverez for her compassionate assistance in Pat’s care during her final months.

Pat grew up in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, graduated from Sacred Heart High School, then married her high school sweetheart. She and Popeye raised their family in Penn Hills. Pat was a stay-at-home mom, and later enjoyed a career as a Merchandise Representative. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, watching old movies, traveling, and going to the beach, as well as spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.

Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was loving, loyal, smart, generous, and funny. She was devoted to her family and to her Catholic Faith, and was a beautiful person inside and out. Her daughters feel more than blessed to have had her as their mom.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Rd. Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15239 (1-888-317-8633) www.umdf.org

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude Parish Sacred Heart Church, 310 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Penn Ave. and 45^th St., Pittsburgh, 15224.

Rebecca H. “Becky” Connor

Age 97, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 30, 2025. Wife of the late Dr. Samuel A. Connor, Sr.; mother of Robert Connor, Mary Alice (Gary) Taylor, Maggie (Denis) Deet, Becky Sue (Michael) Papurello, and the late Samuel A. Connor, Jr.; grandmother of Lauren (Josh Nohle) Taylor, Rebecca Taylor, Emily (Brian Weichert) Deet, Mary Susan (Aaron) Pickering, and Katelyn (Brian) Toth; great-grandmother of Cameron and Ellie Pickering. She is the last surviving of twelve children to the late Robert and Sarah Jackson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Rebecca was a proud United States Navy Flight Nurse. She worked for many years at the Highland Drive VA as a nurse. She was very involved in the Penn Hills Service Association and the Saint Susanna Ladies of Charity for many years. Her most outstanding trait was that she loved and cared for everyone. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the VA Medical Center, 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Attn: Center for Development and Civic Engagement 118V-A.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 4. 2025 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.

William “Billy” Russo, Jr.

Age 89, of Plum, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, March 29, 2025. Son of the late William and Marie Russo; beloved husband of the late Helen (Homison); father of Daniel (Sharon) Russo, Sandra (David) Cardinale, Renee (Michael) Rihn, Linda (Kevin) Walker, Kenneth (Sherri) Russo, and the late Kevin Russo; pappy of Michael Hyde, Adam (Emily) Hyde, Kelly (William) Crankshaw, Andrea (Tyler) Stiner, Jacquelin Walker, William (Talyssa) Walker, Vanessa Russo, Morgan (fiancé Joshua Pentin) Rihn, and Sean Rihn; great-grandfather of Sophia, Wyatt, Grant, Selah, Bennett, and Peyton; brother of Edward (Angela) Russo, Shirley (Russ) Biondo, and the late Roberta “Sis” (John) Trainor. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. “Pappy” was the proud owner and operator of his own trucking company. He enjoyed camping with his family, bonfires in the yard, vintage car shows with his ’53 “Vicky”, attending the races at Lernerville Speedway every Friday night, and riding the lawn mower. For those that knew him, he was a well-known and kind hearted gentleman that was always willing to lend a hand when needed. Down time for him was spending time in a garage with the guys. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a local veteran’s organization of your choice.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 3-7 p.m. and Monday, April 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 12 p.m.

Carole Ann “Cookie” Mastromonaco

Age 82, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Theodore; mother of Lisa (the late Bill) Cichinelli and the late Shelly Mastromonaco; grandmother of Karley Cichinelli, Lorissa Cichinelli, Julian Mastromonaco, Brazil, and Niko Wilson; great-grandmother of Kynsley Solomon, Joseph Pryor, and expected Rozaya Farrish; aunt to several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Prayers at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Church, 825 Second Street, Verona, PA 15147 at 12 p.m.