Madeline “Madge” Evanosky
Age 94, a resident of Penn Hills for more than 60 years, passed away surrounded by her three loving grandchildren Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Concordia at Rebecca Residence skilled nursing facility. Madeline, or Madge, as she was known to friends and family, was born October 30, 1930 in Pittsburgh’s Southside neighborhood as the eldest child of parents Nicklaus Hlawka and Nellie Misinski.
Madeline met the love of her life, Theodore (Ted) Evanosky one day in the Southside after he tipped his cap to her as he passed her on the street, and they were married in 1949 at St. Peter’s church and shortly thereafter moved to Penn Hills to raise their family.
Madeline worked in the Penn Hills school system as a cafeteria worker and she extensively volunteered her time throughout her life to benefit veterans and disabled veterans causes such as Sharing & Caring Inc., Soldiers & Sailors and at the Pittsburgh VA. Madeline had a love of nature and of travel and was very active in her grandchildren’s lives.
Madeline was preceded in death by her husband Ted and their two sons Mark Richard and Gregory Todd Evanosky as well as brother John and sister-in-law Marjorie. Madeline is survived by daughter-in-law Patti Evanosky and by her three grandchildren Kayla Bradshaw, Brian Evanosky and Theo Forrester, great-grandchildren Grayson Bradshaw and Eli Evanosky and many nieces and nephews.
Friends received in William F Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, October 27, 2025 for visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to causes Madeline cared about including Animal Friends Pittsburgh, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or the Salvation Army, 8020 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Thank you for being an amazing grandmother, we’ll cherish our memories made with you.
Nancy Hughes
Age 69, of Munhall formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. She is survived by her partner Russ Stranko; siblings Thomas Hughes, Mae Wotjkowski, and Kimberly Sweeney; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her siblings Louise “Betty” Grover, Michael Hughes, and Virginia Turbert and her parents Howard and Elizabeth Hughes. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Joseph M. “Jo Jo” Sundy
Age 85, of Verona, Formerly of Larimer Ave., passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Genovese) Sundy; father of Lisa Sundy and the late Joseph Sundy; husband of the late Colleen Sundy. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Joseph worked as a truck driver at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 32 years.
A committal service will be held at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, 7601 Mount Carmel Road, Verona, PA 15147 on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Michael J. “Mal Mal” Malatinski
Age 68, of Penn Hills, formerly of South Wheeling, WV, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side Friday, October 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Marsha I. (Scott); brother of Mary (the late John) Simpkovich, Robert Malatinski, and the late Stephan (Linda) Malatinski, Jr.; son of the late Stephan and Imogene Malatinski. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was an Auto Mechanic for many years. His happy place was anywhere he could have a fishing pole in his hand. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to help with the funeral costs.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 3 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 6 p.m.
Edward F. Fitzroy
Age 99, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mary Theresa; father of Maribeth (the late Brad) May, Edward (Jenny) Fitzroy, Daniel (Susan) Fitzroy, Barbara (Larry) Kumar, and the late Terry (surviving Holly) Fitzroy. Also survived by eleven grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, sister Lillian Wallen, and eight late siblings.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 14, 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.