Louis J. “Lou” Bissacott
Age 66, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born January 12, 1958 to Louis and Gloria (Divich) Bissacott. He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1976. He is survived by his sister Antonia (Daniel) Parise, two nieces Christina (Brian) McElwain and Joanne Parise, and his great niece Ruby McElwain. He is also survived by cousins and his dog Rosie. Lou liked reading, music, and movies, but there was nothing he loved more than spending time with his great niece Ruby. Lou was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Gloria Bissacott and his pets Molly, Gina, and Sophie. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Josephine (Gaio) Fanale
One week short of her 101st birthday, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, Friday, March 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Dante Fanale; mother of Peggy (Jim) Budnik, Nancy (Ned) Eldridge, and Kathy (Dan) Novakovich; grandmother of Erin (Bobby), Michael, Lindsey (Aaron), Haley (John) Evan, and Maresa (Ethan); great-grandmother of Allison, Brooks, Connor, Nolan, Arthur, Stanley, Anya, Lola, Mila, and Bear; sister of the late Ricky, Edward, John, Robert, Atoinette, Eleanor, and Mary. She was a longtime resident of Penn Hills and an active member of St. Gerard Majella Church. She enjoyed many years of volunteering at the Penn Hills Service Association. The family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff members of Atria at Cranberry Woods for their care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Penn Hills Service Association, 2519 Main St., Penn Hills, PA 15235.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral prayers at 11:20 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St., Verona, PA 15147 at 12 p.m.
Phyllis Heacox Tomashewski
Age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Bedford, Ohio. She was the daughter of George and Bertha Heacox and was born in Derry, Pennsylvania October 29, 1924. She was a graduate of Derry High School and Miss Conely’s School. She worked at Latrobe Steel as a secretary in the 1940’s.
After marrying her husband William, now deceased, they moved to Penn Hills, Pennsylvania where they raised their family. Phyllis was a long-time volunteer at Forbes Regional Hospital, The Penn Hills Food Bank and St. Susanna’s Church. Phyllis relocated to Ohio in the 2019 to be closer to family.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Janet (Rudolph), David (Patricia), Carol (Brett), William (Anthony), six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of funeral prayers at 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 12 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Joseph T. Russo
Of Morningside, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. Husband of the late Christine; father of Philip and the late Joey Russo; brother of Tony Russo and the late Richard Russo. Memorial to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.
Angelina D. Pampeno
Age 93, of Verona, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gene Pampeno; mother of Mary Jean Pampeno. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Service and interment private.