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.
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.
Jeanne M. Bencivenga
Age 91, formerly of Penn Hills, on Friday, June 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin O. Bencivenga; mother of Valerie (William) McDonald, Robert (Mary) Bencivenga and Joann (Nicholas) Lamonna; grandmother of Tracey Sullivan, Adriana (Daniel) Andreko and Anthony (Jenny) Bencivenga; sister of Freda Moorhouse, Margaret Telega, Sophie Kopchinski, Lorraine (Frank) Bacco and the late Joseph “Dom” Palumbo, Anne Ricci, Phoebe Palumbo and Mary L. Della Valle.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Funeral prayers Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church at 11:30 a.m.
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.
Theresa L. “Terri” Kosarich
Age 51, of Penn Hills, on Friday, June 10, 2016. Daughter of Judith and the late Thomas Isherwood; mother of Ashley, Samantha and Casey Kosarich; sister of Thomas Isherwood Jr.; aunt of Thomas G. Isherwood; niece of Mary Ann Ziegler and William (Anne) Meyers.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Funeral prayers Monday at 9:30 am., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.