William F. Gross

Elizabeth M. Kearns

Age 89, of Churchill, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born May 25, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio to John and Josephine Deasy Eddy but was raised in Pittsburgh by her Aunt Martha Deasy and George C. Lee. She was Preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard M. Kearns, her brother Edward Eddy, and three of her children Elizabeth, Thomas and Kathryn. She is survived by her loving children Maureen Smallwood, Timothy and Edward Kearns; her sister Nancy Lee Lescisin; four grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews. Betty lived in many areas including Zelienople, PA, Norman, OK and St. Petersburg, FL in addition to Pittsburgh. Betty loved anything Irish and she enjoyed skillfully crafting wreaths and flower arrangements. When she was younger she worked at Koppers in Pittsburgh then as a nanny much later in life. She was of the Roman Catholic faith.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday August 5, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday August 6, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Coleman Church 10 a.m.

Mary E. Thompson

Age 68, of Coraoplis, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Beloved daughter of Eleanore Thompson; sister of Suzanne (Walter) Werner, and Peter (Liz) Thompson of San Rafael, CA; aunt of Brian (Jacqulyn) and David (Lynn) Golightly; also survived by numerous caregivers with Passavant Memorial Homes. Mary loved butterflies, flowers, rings and especially her family and caregivers.

Service and Interment private.

Stella Bianculli

Passed away peacefully at her home in Penn Hills at the age of 98, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Born in Pulsano, Taranto (Italy), she was the youngest of nine children. She came to the USA in 1953 to stay with her oldest sister Maria Cervellera. In 1954 she met and married Thomas Bianculli the owner of Sycamore Pharmacy in Penn Hills. She was a superb cook and everyone enjoyed her dinners, especially her delicious pizza. She was known to everyone as “Aunt Stella”. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband of 49 years, her infant son, Michael, four brothers and three sisters all from Italy and one from Florida. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Rosetta (John) Colaizzi and David Bianculli of New Jersey, Mina (Aldo) Gargano and Bruna (Martino) Giacovelli of Italy, Dr. Paul (Nancy) and Thomas J. (Betty), Arthur (Phyllis), Michael Bianculli, Jane (Paul) Kerr, Josephine (John) Folino of Pittsburgh, Midge (Allan) Bachewicz and Theresa Cervellera of Florida, Marty (Jennifer) of Ohio and Kathy Bianculli of Texas; also survived by many other relatives, friends, Meghan Blair and her staff, and other caregivers.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9, Funeral prayers Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.

James M. “Jim” McNeilly

Age 62 of Level Green on Thursday July 23, 2015. Beloved Husband of Rose (Destro) McNeilly; father of Jamie (John), Jenna, Jillian, McNeilly; Pap Pap of  Raylee McNeilly and Rhiannon Ferguson; brother of Marilyn (Patrick)  Metheny, Samuel McNeilly, Patrick (Maggie) McNeilly, Carol (Jim) Braithwaite, Michael and the late Sarah McNeilly, Also Annette (Doug) Fryman, Joe (Sherry) Destro, Kathleen (Joe) Scanlon; also loved by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; especially including Edward and Marianne Leghart. Jim was a coach bus driver, and longtime VA employee.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian burial in St. Regis Church Trafford, PA Tuesday 9:30 AM. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Parking may be found behind the church.

In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to the Early Learning Institute (TELI) 2510 Baldwick Rd. Pgh. 15205