Age 90, of Murrysville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed peacefully with the angels on September 9, 2017. Beloved wife of 70 years of John (Jack) Leavy; mother of John (Cindy), Wendy Meadows, the late Joan Harmon (Jeffrey), and Paul (Linda); loving Nana of eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Betty loved family get-togethers, the beach and cruises, and was a firm believer in God's Amazing Grace. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi road), Penn Hills. A Blessing Service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at Unity Community Church, 215 Unity Trestle Road, Plum. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children - Erie Unit, c/o Syria Shrine, 1877 Shriners Way Cheswick, PA 15024, or Unity Community Church. Family extends special thanks to the caring staff of Brookdale, Murrysville, and Bridges Hospice Care.


Age 78, of Penn Hills, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Beloved wife of Ralph; mother of Debbie Thomas and Christopher (Julie) Dripps; grandmother of A.J. Thomas and Johnny Thomas; sister of Micky Ortenzo, JoAnn Duda and Joseph Ortenzo. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, September 7th 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Church 10 a.m.

 

Thomas E. Greene

Age 83, of Homewood, on Monday August 28, 2017. Husband of the late Jewel Anderson of 50 years. Father of Mary Beddingfield, Tamia (Andre) Sanders and Tony Thompson; grandfather of August Gunderson; Alan Beddingfield; great-grandfather of Caleb, Isaac and Kyan Gunderson; also survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Friends will be received at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Final Respects will take place 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held in Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 on Saturday at 11 a.m.

 

 

Dawn Christine Aziz (Seneca)
Age 44, of Plum Borough, formerly of Penn Hills, suddenly passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Beloved wife of Hanif; mother of Heaven, Hanif, Jr. "Niffy" and Nykoh; daughter of Patsy “Putzer” and Dorothy “Punkin” Seneca; sister of Patsy, Jr. (Kristen) (Children; Madilyn and Patsy III) and Mark (Nicole) (Daughter; Coralie) Seneca; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to the funeral home to help with the family’s funeral expenses. Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 8 p.m. "Love the life you live and live the life you love"

 

 

Frank A. Manza
Age 89, of Penn Hills, died Thursday, August 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Helen J. (Smierciak); loving father of Patricia (Bill) Reichenecker, Frank J. (Cynthia) Manza, Joseph (Judy) Manza and Jacqueline (Kirk) Staiger; dear grandfather of Angela Reichenecker-Stinson; Shelley (Nick) Fazi; Gina (Daniel) Staiger, Frank John Manza, Jr., Joseph M. Manza, Jr., and Jessica (Nick) Robertson; loving great-grandfather of Lucas Fazi.
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. A Blessing Service will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 718 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Saturday, September 2, 2017, 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 1133 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218