Mary Ann D’Amico (Kirby)
Age 90, formerly of Penn Hills and North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. D’Amico; mother of Donna (Ed) Miller, Diane (Bill) Egan, Lenny (Terri Mrazik) D’Amico and Lisa (Duane) Bailey; grandmother of Zach (Colleen), Mandi, Nick (Abbi), Melissa (Pat), Nicole, Connor, Lauryn, Jarred, Kevin (Jillian) and Brian; great-grandmother of Gemma, Isla, Rhett, and Tate; sister of Lois Bippus, the late Donald Kirby, and Ned Kirby. Also survived by nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Agnes Church, 11400 St. Agnes Ln., Irwin, PA 15642 at 10 a.m EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
James C. Matthews
Age 78, of Swissvale, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025 surrounded by his devoted children. He was born October 7, 1946, the son of the late James and Marjorie Dixon Matthews. He was a graduate of Penn Hills High School, proudly served in the navy, and fought in Vietnam. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing with his family at Keystone State Park. He is survived by his 16 beloved children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; as well as, his sisters Diane (Tony) Tirio and Carol (the late Wayne) Remaley, and brothers Martin (the late Theresa), the late Mark Matthews, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. Service and interment private.
Joan “Junie” Walker
A life of love, warmth, and kindness
Today, we honor the life of Joan “Junie” Walker who went Home to join a long lineage of beautiful family Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania June 3, 1935, into the loving Italian family of the late Frank and Margaret Santia. She filled every room she entered with warmth and tender care for others.
Wife of the late Harry D. Walker. June was a devoted Catholic who loved The Lord. Her eternity is sealed in Christ.
She is survived by her children, Dawn (Doug) Zollinger, Sherry (Robert) Wareham, and John (Ellen) Walker, her sister Bonita “Bonnie” Toscano, her grandchildren Dillon (Selena), Riley, Mariah, Brady, Zach, and Molly, and her great-grandchildren Ronan, Vienna, and Capree. This family has thrived and been blessed beyond measure as a result of her dedication. Junie’s love language was cooking and time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was always available to her cherished family and friends with a passion that knew no bounds; spoiling her grandchildren in a variety of ways. They are and always will be her pride and joy.
Though she has left us, her legacy remains in the recipes of relationships she has passed down. The memories created around her table, and the love she so freely gave resounds in all of us.
Her absence leaves a void, but her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. As we bid her farewell, we remember her not with tears, but with gratitude for a life that was well-lived and a love that was deeply felt.
Rest in peace, dearest Mema. You will be forever missed but never forgotten.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Vincent Basilica, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Bernadette M. “Bernie” Nusida (Vargo)
Age 77, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Daughter of the late Joe and Ann Vargo; beloved wife of John C. “Jack” Nusida, Jr.; mother of Mike (fiancée Julie Bercaw) Nusida and Brian (Nicole) Nusida; grandmother of Alexis (Joe) Diehl, Sara Nusida, Meghan Nusida, Joey Nusida, and Alice Peck; sister of Sylvia (Barry) Kifus, Joann (the late Joe) Matyus, and the late David Vargo. Also survived by numerus nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family. Bernadette worked for Dr. Rothenburg for 20 years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Sandra D. “Sandy” Mueller
Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Horst E.; mother of David (TinaMarie) Mueller; sister of the late Richard Mihelcic and Linda Jean Mihelcic; sister-in-law of Renate Sample; aunt of Heide, Joe, Mark, Linda, and the late Matthew. Sandy was a loving wife and mother and a great nurse anesthetist for AGHN for 40 years. She loved to travel and spend time with family and had a great love of kids and dogs.
Service and Interment private.