Erma G. Champion

Age 90, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frederick; mother of Karen Householder, Frederick (Cheri), and Stephen (Stephanie) Champion; sister of William Jacobs Jr., Elizabeth Miller and the late Ruth Hennen; also survived by 9 grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Service and Interment Private

 

 

Louis J. Celani Sr.

Age 72, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan; father of Carol Ann (Daniel) Yagusic, Louis (Margaret) Celani Jr., and Angelo (Lori) Celani; Brother of Angelo (Patricia) Celani Jr.; also survived by seven grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills SUNDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in
St. Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.

 

Richard C. McCloskey,

74, of Bridgewater MA and formally of Pittsburgh, PA, died unexpectedly on Feb 27. Rich was born and raised in the city of Pittsburgh and was the loving son of the late William J. and Hilda E. (Strzondala) McCloskey. He started working at an early age and joined Teamsters Local 926 in 1966. He married Helen C. (Ruggiero) McCloskey on June 8, 1963 and they raised their children in Penn Hills, PA. Rich loved working and for many years was a union mechanic and parts supervisor for Ryder Truck. His passions outside of work were old cars, his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, his dog Annabelle, and most importantly his family; especially his grandkids. Rich was a simple man who enjoyed his time with family and friends. Loving husband of Helen C. McCloskey of Pittsburgh, and devoted father of Denise M. McCloskey of Taunton and Deborah L. Arnold and her husband Christopher of Bridgewater. Loving "PapPap" of Kyle and Nikki and brother of Ronald McCloskey and Catherine Hewitt, both of Pittsburgh.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service and interment private.

 

Anna M. (Fischetti) Keesee

Age 97, of Penn Hills, on Tuesday March 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James Fischetti and Walter Keesee; sister of the late Cecelia Reto, Rose Horne, Mary Pilone, Carmella Meinert and Helen DiNardo; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills FRIDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Saturday at 9:30a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10 a.m. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery

 

 

Virginia “Ginny” Caroline Weise

 

81, Verona, PA. Passed away February 27, 2015 at home of natural causes. Born in Cresson, PA. Daughter of the late Guy and Mary Grace (Machiarola) Albarano. Beloved wife of Chef George P. Weise, whom she married on November 15, 1958. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2002. Also proceeded in death by sisters, Palma Dubis, Louise Santa Maria, and Mary Shandor; and brothers, John, Joseph, Francis, Albert, and Raymond. Survived by children, George (Kimberly) and Mark (Kari) Weise; Grandchildren, Lindsay Weise, Jonathan Weise, Shalana Scott, Nicole Weise, Brandon Weise, and Tyler Kartman, and Six Great Grandchildren; sister, Rose Weber; and Thirty one Nieces and Nephews. Member of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, Verona, and local garden club, Red Hat Society and Quilting Club. Services to be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, 121 Dawn Drive, Verona, PA at 11 a.m. and a memorial mass will be held March 5, 2015 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 7911 Admiral Peary Hwy, Cresson, PA at 12:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway,
Colorado Springs, CO 80921