Dorothy J. “Dot” Daum
Age 67, of Penn Hills, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Beloved wide of Richard A. Daum; mother of Cindy (Greg) Pofi and Michelle Parks; grandmother of Jacob and Noah Pofi, and Bria and Tara Parks; sister of Linda (Bruce) McGinnis; Aunt of Lynne O’Connor and Susan Fanto. A brief gathering of family and friends will take place in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Friday from Noon until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m.
Lillian Patricia Guardipee (West)
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Woodhaven Care Center on August 3, 2015 at the age of 88. Wife of recently deceased husband Keith W. Guardipee and survived by her adoring children, Nancy Buri and Douglas Bentz. She was known affectionately by all who knew her as “Pat” and is loved by many loving nieces and nephews.
Born on August 18, 1926, she grew up in Edgewood, graduated from Edgewood High School in 1944 and married Henry C. Bentz in 1946. Latershe resided in Regent Square, Canonsburg, Wilkinsburg and Penn Hills. She later married Keith W. Guardipee in 1961.
In her early years Pat worked for Fashion Hosiery and Wilkinsburg Savings and Loan. She later helped run the Crusades Stables in Plum Boro and found her true passion… horses! Pat just loved being around horses, especially her beloved Champ. Many generations of young people grew up and blossomed under the loving influence of this amazing woman. We would all work at the stables, help feed and brush the nearly 70-some horses there. Then you would saddle up for a ride with Pat… and receive your lessons about love, personal responsibility and caring about others.
Despite the hardships of dealing with crippling arthritic pain for years, this woman loved life. She deeply loved all of the many people that were lucky enough to have had this woman in their lives. She changed Lives!
Now you can Get back up in that saddle Mum, and Ride Champ into Bliss!
Love always from your son and daughter Douglas and Nancy.
Richard D. Paul
Age 74, of Penn Hills, on Friday, August 7, 2015. Son of the late John and Virginia Paul; beloved husband of Cynthia (Bauer) Paul; father of Rush Paul, Tiffany (Mike) Rivers, Jeffrey Paul, and Christopher (JiHui) Paul; grandfather of Carter Gordon and Christian Maxwell Rivers, and Kyra and Kyle Paul; brother of David (Nancy) and Michael (Janet) Paul. Richard enjoyed wood working, gardening, nature and the search for God. Contributions may be acknowledged to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, 15243, is so desired.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday from 2-8 p.m., Funeral Prayers Monday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.
Thomas A. Herr
Born December 28, 1930 and died August 10, 2015. Tom was a bachelor with many friends, many interests and an infectious laugh. He is preceded in death by his father Ralph Zinn Herr, his mother Helen Pickelheimer Herr, his brother Richard and sister Marilyn McCrady. He is survived by sister in-law Judy (Herr) Beam and her children, Douglas, Daniel and David Herr, and his brother in-law Allen McCrady and children, Drew and Allison McCrady and Megan MacConnel. Tom majored in fine arts at Miami University of Ohio, then served two years in the Army. For his working Career, he was a display designer for Gateway Industrial Display, GRS&W and Exhibit Group/Giltspur. Tom was active in many organizations and had a wide range of interests. He served as vice President of the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptures, sculpting being his specialty in the fine arts. He was associated with the Westmoreland Museum of Art, and Exhibited at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. In contrast, he was a lifelong member of the Pittsburgh Climbers, served on the Blue Knob Ski Patrol for 20 years and was a river guide at Ohiopyle for a number of years. Later in life he became interested in daylily hybridization and became a judge at daylily shows. This interest led to his membership in the National Hemerocallis Society and several local daylily clubs. One of his favorite activities was being with his friends in the Grape Nuts wine tasting group. Tom will be cremated followed by a private burial. If you wish to honor Tom, please make a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave, Ste. E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Eleanore W. Thompson
Age 102, of Penn Hills, on Friday August 7, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Thompson; mother of Suzanne (Walter) Werner, Peter (Liz), and the late Mary Thompson; grandmother of Brian (Jacqulyn) and David (Lynn) Golightly; great grandmother of Arianna, Emma, Owen, Oliver and Liam Golightly. Eleanore graduated from Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art in 1933 and the Philadelphia School of the Bible in 1938. Eleanore was a talented artist with a long professional career focusing on portraits and landscapes in many different mediums. She was an active member of First Reformed Presbyterian Church for 55 years. Eleanore will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills SUNDAY ONLY 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in First Reformed Presbyterian Church, 12900 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh 15235. Monday at 11 a.m. Everyone Please Meet at Church.