Tracy Ann Zatlin
Age 55, of Port Vue, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Beloved fiancée of Joseph Palmieri; survived by her puppy Isabella; mother of George Pompura III; daughter of the late Frederick and Jean (Stanton) Zatlin; sister of Michael (Darlene) Zatlin, Ralph (Debbie) Zatlin, Dennis (Linda) Zatlin, and MaryBeth (Ronald) Sikora. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tracy was a volunteer fire fighter for the Penn Hills and Churchill area. She was also a paramedic.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Elizabeth “Betty” “Bootsie” Bigenho
Age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Bigenho; mother of Richard (Peggy) Bigenho, Jr., Debbie Pampena, and Tom (Jane) Bigenho; grandmotherr of six, great-grandmother of five; sister of the late William Brandenstein, Jim Brandenstein, and Shirley Rockar. She was an avid lover of sweets and had a passion for scratchoffs, bingo, and trips to the casino. She loved only WINNING at games with her kids and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her perfect hair and her call it like she sees it flair.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090.
Service and interment private. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd.
William A “Bill” Barr
Age 85, of Verona, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Loving Significant other of Kelly Wirth; father of William, Jr. and Suzan; step-father of Kristen Kibler, Melissa Wirth and Amanda Wirth; grandfather of 11; brother of the late Robert and Charles. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his canine companion Marley.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Cross Your Paws Rescue, 294 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Grace M. Hollis
Age 93, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday, February 9, 2024 just one week short of her 94th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Michael; devoted mother of Judith (Richard) Eiben, the late Michael (surviving Marlene) Hollis, Mark (Karen) Hollis, Diane (John) Santo, Linda (Steve) Eicheldinger, Nancy (Jim) Smathers, and Daniel (Annette) Hollis; sister of the late Donald (Glorianna) Holtman. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, one late grandchild, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 16, 2024 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.
Gloria K. “GK” Christian (Pickles)
Age 98, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William J. Christian; mother of William R. (Barbara) Christian and the late Jane E. Love and John E. Christian; grandmother of Edward “Ted” (Monica) Gable, Shawn Gable, Michelle (Mike) Lake, Victoria Christian, and Rebecca Christian; great-grandmother of six. Also survived by her niece Valerie and son from God Charles (Bianca) Johnson.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.