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.