John W. Kaefer
Age 52, of Penn Hills, on Saturday May 10, 2014. Beloved Husband of Michelle; son of Donna and the late Henry Kaefer; father of Amber, and Nicole Kaefer; grandfather of Aubrey Grace Shaffer; brother of Joe, Danny Donald and Scotty Kaefer and Donna Holland.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation TUESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Philomena L. “Mena” Barbarita
Age 89, Formerly of Penn Hills, on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Beloved Wife of the late Richard; mother of Richard (Marilyn), Michael (Debbie) Barbarita, Beth (Phil) Halter, and Mary (Frank) Vertullo; Grandmother of Jeffrey, Mary Beth, Christopher, Andrew, Lindsey, Julie, Gina, Eric and Laura; also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to the Make A Wish, 707 Grant Street, Suite 3700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1938
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills TUESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday 10:00 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Bernadette Church 10:30 a.m.
Carl J. Gaus, Jr.
Age 88, of Penn Hills, on April 30, 2014. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. Gaus;, loving father of Paul Gaus of Penn Hills, Thomas Gaus of Plum, Richard Gaus of Greensburg, Janet Schepcoff of TX, Ruth Gaus of CA, Susan Podobnik of Plum, and the late Daniel Gaus and Judith Rassias of Fineview; caring grandfather of Neil, Andrew, Joshua & Chelsea Gaus, Sara, Michael & Anna Schepcoff, Shaelyn & Travis Watson, Sharon & Daniel Podobnik; great - grandfather of Scarlette Gaus; brother of Raymond, Msgr. Arnold, Mary Bassett, Robert, and the late James, John, Bede and Edward. Carl was raised in Johnstown PA, served in the Navy during WWII, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, co-founder of the Gateway Engineers, enjoyed gardening and loved to travel.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Saturday at 9:30, Mass of Christian burial in Saint Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.
Judith Ann Rassias
Age 50, of Fineview, on April 30, 2014. Wife of the late Louis Rassias; loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Carl Gaus; beloved sister of Paul Gaus of Penn Hills, Thomas Gaus of Plum, Richard Gaus of Greensburg, Janet Schepcoff of TX, Ruth Gaus of CA, and Susan Podobnik of Plum, and the late Daniel Gaus; also survived by 12 nieces and nephews. Judy was raised in Penn Hills, worked for Louis Plung and Co., enjoyed animals, crafts and neighborhood events.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Saturday at 9:30, Mass of Christian burial in Saint Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.
Rocco A. Martino
Age 84, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Husband of the late Diane Martino; Father of Daniel, Dianna, Roxanne and Kathleen Martino, Alfred Nannini, Vicky (Mike) Lloyd, Michelle Goldstein and Joey Lamia; special uncle of Angel Cigola; grandfather of Danny Martino Jr., Nicole Payne, Alicia Geilfuss, Mikey, Matt, Ashley, and Kelsey Lloyd, Alexandra, Charles, and Jacob Goldstein; Brother of Antoinette Lamia.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a Blessing Service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation THURSDAY ONLY 2-4 AND 6-8 p.m.