John Adam Ehmann
Age 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ehmann, survived by his 4 children Kathleen(Jim) John(Susan) Daniel (Terri) and Leslie (Don); grandchildren Lauren(Shane) Meghan(Kevin) Jordan(Carli ) Jonathan(Ashley) Jeff, Marissa, Caitlin, and Mallory; great-grandchildren Savannah, Jake, Lily, Leighton, Noah, Olivia and Gunnar; his brother William Ehmann, whose bond of brotherhood was beyond special; also survived by his dear neighbor of 46 years Rita Miller.
John was a WWII Navy veteran who served his nation with pride. He would always say to all he met "Every day is a gift from God." Friends will be received at Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Friday 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St Susanna Church 10 a.m. Burial at Calvary Cemetery .In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans in memory of John Ehmann at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, 150 Hillside Dr., Bethel Park, PA 15102
Pat J. Ferragonio
Age 77, of Plum, Formerly of Penn Hills, passed away at his home Friday, August 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn; father of Mary Ferragonio; brother of the late Frank and Louis, Jr. Ferragonio; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pat will be sorely missed by all of his friends and family. He was a long time member of Our lady of Joy Church. Service and Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Estelle Anne Natlis
Age 88, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was the loving mother of Linda Bannon, Mary Waldbaum and Margie (Tom) Churchel and the late Susan Natlis; grandmother of Tyler and Kayla Churchel; sister of Albert “Buddy” Albrecht; also survived by eight nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in WILLIAM F GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, PA 15235. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish foundation The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1938.
Susan C (Greer) Rizza
Age 60 of Monroeville, passed away peacefully to be with our lord after a struggle with cancer. She was predeceased in death by her parents Mr & Mrs Thomas Greer and sister Rosemary. She is survived by her companion Don (Skeeter) Castelli, son Jansen (Heather) Rizza, and step-daughter Randi (Austin) Wentling. She will be greatly missed by her remaining brothers and sisters Kathleen (Leonard) Pintell, Tom (Mary Ann) Greer, Douglas (Cathy) Greer, Theresa (Don) Craig, Diane Greer, Ruth Ann (Frank) Henry, Eileen (Hershel) Chapman, Steve (Patti Davidson) Greer, and Maureen (Jack) Lemankiewicz. She graduated from Chatham College with a masters degree. She worked as an OT both here and across the states as a travelling OT. Her professional career ended at the Children's Institute where she leaves behind many friends. A special thanks to the staff at Canterbury Place Hospice Center and UPMC East.
Visitation with the family in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills THURSDAY ONLY 2-6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernadette Church Friday at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers we please ask that you make a donation to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
Nancy R. Dewalt
Age 82, of Penn Hills, on August 9, 2016. Beloved Daughter of the late Archie and Ruth Rugh; mother of William, David and Amy Dewalt; sister of Martha Rugh and the late Archie Rugh; Aunt of Jodi Reimer and Lori Rose. She retired after 27 years as assistant to the Dean of the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. Nancy was a past president and long-time member of the Seed and Weed Garden Club of Penn Hills. She was a member of the East Suburban Friendship Circle and the Penn Hills Hebron Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial donations to Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Visitation SUNDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m.