Betty (Spencer) Hornick
Beloved wife of Marvin Hornick for 57 years; loving mother of Cheryl (John) Szostak and the late Kristina Hornick; loving grandmother of Steven (Lori Nolan) Szostak, David (Kara) Szostak, and Bryan (Samantha Bruggeman) Szostak; loving great-grandmother of Alexa Szostak and Landon Szostak; daughter of the late Paul and Freda (stepmother) Spencer; sister of the late Edward Spencer, Donna Asturi and Cheryl (Wilbur) Taylor.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday only from 4-6 p.m.
Nicholas W. “Nick” Bourekas
Age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh and served in WWII as a staff Sargent in the Army Air Corps, where he earned several medals for his service. Shortly after returning home from the war he married the love of his life, Rita, and remained married for 51 years until her passing. Nick and Rita enjoyed dancing and socializing with friends. Nick worked for Richardson Gordon Associates (HDR), as a draftsman. Rita preceded him in death and now they will remain together forever. Nick is the loving father to Jean (Robert) Heubert, Bill Bourekas and Nancy (Kevin) Wells; brother of Robert (Nanette) Plivoris, Joan Fay Patricca; grandfather of Brian Heubert and Karen (Brian) Heuchert; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Nick enjoyed golfing and was proud of his two hole in ones, bowling, and spending winters in Florida after retiring.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills where a blessing service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers as expression of sympathy contributions may be acknowledged to The Salvation Army ATTN: Development Department, 700 North Bell Ave. PO Box 742 Pittsburgh, PA 15106
Rey "Tony" Carrillo
Age 59, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Jennie, father of Bridgette (Alejandra) Carrillo and Jessica Carrillo; son of Connie and the late Reynaldo; brother of Frankie Hernandez and Dolores Gonzalez, Eddie Pena, Kathy and Patrick Carrillo; son in-law of Luigi and Pauline Seamardi; brother in-law of Paul Scamardi (Lisa); uncle of Julia and Jensen Scamardi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Service and interment private.
Mathilda M. “Tillie” Morch (Cinefra)
Age 89, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William J. Morch; mother of Cheryl Jean Sanchez, William J. Morch and the late Marlene Alter; sister of Annabelle Adams and the late Frank Cinefra and Catherine Connors.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills where a blessing service will be held Thursday 1 p.m. Visitation Wednesday from 2-5 p.m.
Edward Merle Messenger, 87, of Churchill, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" and brother of William and the late John (surviving spouse, Lois) Messenger and Barbara Sherrill. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Edward had a lifelong passion for learning, a very off-the-wall sense of humor and was very devoted to his wife of 53 years whom he loved and cared for very much. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Mt. Hope Cemetery, 12707 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Everyone please meet at the cemetery. Arrangements were made by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME.