Gloria T. Grasso (Ferrera)
Age 94, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2018. Wife of the late John Grasso; daughter of Mary and Frank Ferrera; loving mother of Rose “Bunny” (Chuck) Schwartz and Dennis (Cindy) Grasso; grandmother of Nicole (Kevin) Waugh, Michael (Traci) Grasso, Bryan (Wendy) Grasso; great-grandmother of Evie, Lucas, Avery, John; step-grandmother of Jen (Shawn) Mars, Mindy (Chad) Thompson, step-great-grandmother to Ezra, Hailey and Reese; sister of Martha Perfetto and the late Ang Chieffo and Nick Ferrera.
Gloria worked at Penn Hills School Cafeteria and Westinghouse. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her family was her life. We would like to thank Dr. Bahl for his exceptional care over the years and our cousins who were there for her in time of need.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Tuesday 2–4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church, 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Adelaide LeDonne Gasbarro
Age 88, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Armando Gasbarro who passed in 1998. Mother of 11 children, Nello Gasbarro, Dora Santarelli, Maria Mosca, Elda Butts, Delia Buxton, Flavia Gasbarro, Laura Gasbarro, Silvana Gasbarro, Bruno Gasbarro, Nora Flowers, and Fiorella Garuba. Adelaide was born in Ateleta, Providence of Abuzzo, Italy. Armando and Adelaide, with their children, arrived in America on January 11, 1971 and settled in Penn Hills in 1972. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road, (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, on Thursday 10:00 am to 11:30 with the Funeral Service immediately following at 11:30 am.
Joseph Benedict Doerfler
Suddenly passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018. Beloved husband of 28 years to Carolyn (Connelly) Doerfler; greatly admired father of Donald and Joseph Doerfler; cherished son of Mary Jane and the late Donald Joseph Doerfler; son-in-law of John and Myrtle Connelly; brother of Donald (Janice) and Evy Doerfler; uncle of Meghan (Mike), Taylor and Raymond; brother-in-law of Merrilynn (Bob) Young. Joe was adored by his uncle Pete (Carol) and Aunt Patty (Jim) and his cousins. He will be missed for his laughter and giving spirit. Joe’s spirit and memory will remain alive through his family and many friends. Joe loved his family and friends. He was a giving, loving, person that loved to bake, cook and care for his friends and family. Joe was always there for everyone and will be dearly missed by all.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, 10 a.m.
Mildred R. Johnson
Age 93, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Earl for 70 years until his passing in 2017. Mother of Pamela (Denis) Parco, Cheryl (Jeff) Eyrich and Eric (Lilly) Johnson; also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mildred was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church for many years.
Friends will be received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11a.m. Visitation MONDAY ONLY 6-8 p.m.
Jeffery M. “Jeff” Otte
Age 59, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Sandra (Pezzillo); loving father of Carly; son of Nancy and the late Jack Otte; brother of Cindi Sundin, Suzanne Sundin, John Otte and the late Kevin Otte; Jeff was son in-law of the late Carl and Lucy Pezzillo; brother in-law of Carol Milsovic, Debbie Santorella and Michele Paese, and Jeff will always be fondly remembered as “Uncle Nerd Dude” to Nikki, Shari, Bryan, Melissa and Ricky.
Many in the QA profession know Jeff Otte as a member of the American Society for Quality, where he served the Pittsburgh Section in various capacities for 30 years. Jeff also taught the Certified Quality Manager of Organizational Excellence course for 22 years.
He owned Otte Training and Consulting for over 15 years. However, throughout his career he was employed by Westinghouse R&D, Halliburton NUS, Neville Chemical and USS. Jeff spent the final years of his career with the good people of Extrel CMS, where he served as the companies Quality, Safety and Compliance Manager. We will be forever grateful to our Extrel Family. They are a great company and wonderful people.
Jeff was amazingly brilliant and subtly hilarious. He was always patient and kind. He was a scientist, a gardener, a wine maker, an educator, a coin collector, and a good friend to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit and devotion to his family, who always came first.
Jeff and Sandy met at 17, when he tutored her in geometry. Shortly thereafter, they became high school sweethearts and have been together for more than 40 years.
As a father, Jeff was endlessly supportive, encouraging, and he was always present. Jeff and Carly shared the same sense of humor, and his whit is a part of him that she will always carry with her.
The Ottes’ often entertained friends and family each year with a wine tasting Event Under the Tent at their home, for the tapping of Jeff’s wine in the Spring. In keeping with that tradition, Sandy and Carly will host a celebration of Jeff’s life when this years wine is ready in May. Details will be announced at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made with the following link in Jeff’s name to the Realm of Caring. Thank you.