Robert E. Strane
Age 79, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Judith Strane; father of Roger, Allan (Jennifer), Jay (friend Nancy), Sue and Michael (friend Roslyn) Strane; grandfather of Elizabeth, James, Mikayla, Maylin and Katelynn. Robert was employed by Contraves and Optical Systems Technology. In lieu of flowers please make contributions acknowledgeable to the American cancer society, P.O. Box 22478,Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills FRIDAY ONLY 12:30 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m.
Robert W. “Bob” Maxwell, Jr.
Age 85, of Wilmerding, on Friday, June 24, 2016. Former husband of Barbara Maxwell; father of David (Michele), Craig and Ken Maxwell; grandfather of Sara, David Jr., Lacey, Brittany and Ben; Brother of Emily Holzschuh; also survived by four great grandchildren.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills TUESDAY ONLY 4 p.m. until the time of the Service at 8 p.m. Interment Private.
Mario F. DeVito
Age 80, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann; father of Michelle DeVito, Renee (John) Buczkowski, Leslie (Erik) Rector; grandfather of John and Mario Buczkowski; Kristie and Rachel Monroe; brother of Louis DeVito.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Joseph Church 11 a.m.
Eleanor Viola Duff (Kozuch)
Born July 22, 1925, Ellie passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016, in her home with her family and kitty, Daisy, near for comfort. She is the beloved mother of Sherry (Jeff) Conrad, Zoli Duff, and Cynthia Clemons. She is survived by her grandchildren: Jennifer (Will) DeSantis, Luke (Debbie) Duff, Douglas R. Duff, Will Duff, Cody Jones, Christopher and Rob (Erin) Conrad; also by her great-grandchildren: Willie, Bella, Max, Julianna, and Callie. "Big E" is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Frances Kozuch; husband, Kenny Duff; and sons Jerry and Doug Duff. Eleanor was a loyal employee with JC Penney, retiring after 35 years. She loved her Polish heritage, polka music, dancing, crocheting, beach, travel and The Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. Her greatest joy in later life came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 3 - 8 p.m. at the William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA. Funeral prayers will take place in the funeral home, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., in St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 121 Dawn Drive, Verona, PA 15147. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Monroeville.
Theresa J. DeStefano
Age 75, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Neil T. DeStefano; mother of Renee DeStefano-O’Brien, and Neil (Tracey) DeStefano; Nonni to Vito, Nick, and Dante O’Brien, and Mallory and Maria DeStefano; Sister of Virginia “Jean” Vacchiano and the late Maryann Maughan; daughter of the late Carmen and Carmella Iodice; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.