William F. Gross

George John Myers

Age 99, of Penn Hills passed away peacefully at home Monday, July 31, 2023, with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Ellen Jane (Rupp) Myers. He was the loving father of Mary Ellen (late Larry) Craver, Cathy (Ron) Haluck, and Mary Anne (Tim) Territo; cherished Pap-pap of Christina (Chris) Evancho, Justin (Megan) Craver, Caitlyn (David) Kirchner, Ashley Craver (fiance Logan), Joseph Hall (fiancée Courtney), Christopher Craver (fiancée Nicole), and Ronnie Haluck; and great-grandfather of Jordan Craver, Jaxon Craver, and Wyatt Kirchner.

George was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy and a devout Roman Catholic of the former St. Bartholomew's Church. He loved reading the daily newspaper and watching sports (golf & the Pirates), but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Friends and family received at William Gross Funeral Home LTD, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, PA 15235 on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Bridges Hospice of Monroeville, 4130 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146.

Jean A. Ireland

Age 93, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, July 28, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert W. Ireland, Sr.; mother of Colleen (the late Fred Murock) Ireland, Patricia Ireland, Mary Beth (Jim) Held, Robert (Laurie) Ireland, Jr., Cathleen (Mark) Zilner, Jennifer (David Solomon) Ireland; grandmother of Scott Koss, Joshua (Caitlin) Ireland, James (Karli) Held, Haley Held, Liam Kress, Hayden Zilner; great-grandmother of Benjamin, Edison, Nora and Hugo; also survived by dear cousin William Valentine, nieces and nephews.

Jeanie was a 1951 Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing Graduate. Her true passion in life, aside from raising her family, was nursing. She had a remarkable career spanning from Pittsburgh Hospital to private duty nursing and retirement from Presbyterian Senior Care.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation, in her name to the Kimberly A. Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG Place, Suite 250 Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Susanna Church at 10 a.m.

Carmella G. “Dolly” (Scocco) DeRenzo

Age 96, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Rocco; mother of Donna (the late Eddie) Dott, Joseph (Marlayne) DeRenzo, Frances DeRenzo, Michael DeRenzo, Nick (Joyce) DeRenzo, MaryLou (Pete) Chirumbolo, Jackie (Buddy) Balzer, and the late Rocco DeRenzo, Jr.; Nana of Eddie, Jr., Melissa, Keith, Evan, Daniel, Justin “PJ”, Rocco III, Joseph, Dominic, Christina, Joseph, Amanda, Marissa, Lisa, Ashley, Jessica, Brittney, and the late Sara; great-nana of Grace, Dante, Gia, Emilia, Lucy, Nina Carmella, Ezri, and Alex; sister of the late Dom Scocco, Dolores Tramontina, Dorothy Mansour. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Dolly was a Westinghouse High School graduate, avid card player, and gardener. She loved a trip to the casino. She was a lunch aid at Dilworth School but her greatest accomplishment was creating a beautiful and loving family.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 2-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Angels Parish St. Augustine Church, 225 37^th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.

Daniel Thomas Fitzhenry, Esq.

Age 67, of Penn Hills, formerly of North Huntingdon Twp., Westmoreland County, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. Born on August 7, 1955, son of the late John F. and Mary Elizabeth (Weisgerber) Fitzhenry.

Beloved husband of Diane (Gionta) Fitzhenry; loving father of David John of Penn Hills and Daniel Patrick (Jillian) of Stephen’s City, VA.; proud grandfather of Mariah Lynn, Benjamin Robert, and David Liam Fitzhenry, with a new grandson due in December 2023; loving companion to two loyal beagles – Lucky and Romeo; brother of Kristina Hoffman; brother-in-law of Ann Marie (George) Stover of Plum and Pat (John) Winklmann of Healy, AK. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.

Dan was a practicing attorney having graduated from Duquesne Law School. He also holds a Master of Public Administration and Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dan was a part-time adjunct professor at Point Park University. He was a member of the Penn Hills Zoning Hearing Board since 1982 and a chairperson for 32+ years.

Dan worked in emergency services since the 1970s – first in North Huntingdon then in Penn Hills. In 1981, he became the Allegheny County EMS Coordinator until 1988 at which time he worked at Forbes Regional Hospital/Allegheny University Health System as director of EMS/Prehospital Services.

He was a forming member and Deputy Commander of PA-1 DMAT, part of the National Disaster Medical System and continued working as an intermittent federal employee under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services. He served in these capacities at several major disasters across the country – World Trade Center, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, Border Reunification, and the Covid-19 pandemic to name a few.

Dan was a Norwin Class of 1973 graduate. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed boating.

Dan was an Eagle Scout and continued scouting with his sons, who are both Eagle Scouts. He served in many capacities including Troop Committee Chair for former Troop #7139 – Verona/Penn Hills.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 7 p.m. Interment Private.