Helen A. (Homison) Russo
Age 76, of East Oakmont, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1938 to the late Stephen and Anna Homison, in Lawrenceville, PA. She is Survived by her sisters Eleanor Galvin, Dolores Drost, Teresa Orban, Anne Tabrosky, Rita Tolusciak, Barbara Vidra and Bernie Vidra. Helen was married in 1959 and is survived by her husband William Russo Jr.; beloved mother of Daniel (Sharon) Russo, Sandra (David) Cardinale, Renee’ (Michael) Rihn, Linda (Kevin) Russo Walker, Kenneth (Sherri) Russo and the late Kevin William Russo; grandmother of Michael Hyde, Adam (Emily) Hyde, Kelly (William) Crankshaw, Andrea Cardinale, Jacquelin Walker, William Walker, Vanessa Russo, Morgan and Sean Rihn; great-grandmother of Sophia Hyde and Wyatt Crankshaw. Her most recent interests were traveling to Florida for the winter with her husband Bill where they enjoyed the warmth of the sun, good food, great friends, bonfires and the beach. In Lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday at 9, Mass of Christian burial in Mount St. Peter Church, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, 15068 at 10 a.m.
Joan Marie Hovanec
Age 83, formerly of Penn Hills, on October 25, 2014. Belover wife of the late Thomas R., mother of Jeff (Janine) Hovanec; grandmother of Bryan Hovanec; sister of Paul (Audrey) and Ted (Rita) Michalczyk. Joan taught algebra at Woodland Hills middle school. “Goodbye to all my dear friends” A memorial mass will be held at a later date in Hilton Head SC.
Harry Conn Carroll
Age 81, on Saturday October 18, 2014, of Penn Hills, born in Cincinnati, OH, to the late John and Pauline Carroll. Beloved husband of Patricia Carroll; loving father of Michael (Cheryl) Carroll, Victoria (Les) Andrews; caring step father of David (Patricia), Thomas (Charlette), Gary, and Diane Mego; proud grandfather of Zachary, Benjamin, Caleb (Kieran) Andrews, Samuel (Madison) and Jacob Carroll; step grandfather of Brian (Kristin), Michelle and Rachel Mego; step great-grandfather of Alexandra Mego. Harry was a former general manager of Industrial Engineering at the Timken Company in Canton, Ohio
where he lived for many years.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m.. Visitation Monday 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Anna Vaporetti
Of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Sister of the late Theresa Vaporetti; aunt of Dino Damico and Dianne Emge.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. FRIDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Fred V. Napoleone
Age 80, formerly of Wilkinsburg, on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Beloved father of Donna (Napoleone) Sherer, Diane, and Fred A. (Laura) Napoleone; grandfather of Haley and Luke Sherer, Matthew and Valerie Miller, Nicholas and Angelina Napoleone; brother of Anthony and the late Orlando and Otello Napoleone.
In Lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675
or a charity of your choice
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation FRIDAY ONLY 2-9 p.m.