Stella T. Evans
Age 103, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Maynard Evans; mother of Maureen and Russell Evans; sister of the late John, Peter, Joseph, Stanley, Anne, Helen, Tresa, Clare, Kathryn, Mary, and Joseph. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and her brother-in-law George Johnsen. Stella was a selfless person and a great friend who enjoyed helping others and volunteering. She was a devout Catholic, a homemaker, and a hard worker. She liked to spend her time baking, sewing, and crocheting. She laid a great foundation for her family to live a moral and respectful life. Thank you for everything mom.
Service and interment private.
Willard J. “Bill” Kean, Jr.
Age 82, of Penn Hills, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. Son of the late Willard J. Kean and Lorraine Kean; father of Will (Andrea) Kean III; grandfather of Morgan Kean and Carson Kean; brother of Ester (Albert “Buzz”) Stewart. Also survived by nephews.
Bill was a graduate of Penn Hills High School. After a year of college, Bill joined the Army and served four years in Europe and was proud of his service. After returning to Pittsburgh, he worked as a machinist for Westinghouse for 20 years. Bill attended night and weekend classes at Point Park University where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked another ten years for Alcoa before retiring.
Bill loved Corvettes and car racing. He spent his free time enjoying both. Working on old corvettes combined his passions of engineering and problem solving. Bill had incredible patience, always made time to help others, and loved animals.
Service and interment private.
Lucius Henry “Mr. Johnny” Johnson
Age 97, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Beloved Son of the late Luther Johnson and Alice Johnson (nee Hyman). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gladys Johnson (nee Folkes), his brothers Deryck Johnson, Egbert Plummer, sisters Doris Hyman, Erlim "Lurline" Johnson Wright, daughter-in-law Novlet Johnson, and grandson Kenneth Norman Baker III.
He is survived by nine children: Carlton Johnson, Hinds “Seymour” (Pauline) Johnson, Sonia (Michael) Thomas, Beverly Joy Morrison, Jennifer Johnson, Barbara (Owen) Johnson-Lee, Thelma “Cherry” (Thomas) Jones, Noel (Valarie) Johnson, and Alice Johnson.
Twenty-nine grandchildren: Rohan Johnson, Dalrick Dandy, Krystal (Antonie) Griffiths, Carlton Johnson Jr, Maurice Johnson, Hines Johnson Jr, Tyler Johnson, Tachelle Johnson, Michael (Mikela) Thomas Jr, Sharnece Thomas, Shaina (Ross) Watson, Noelle (Simone) Morrison-Campanoni, Vanessa Morrison, Brian (Sara) Johnson, Jawfal (Caroyln) Pusey, Nicole Davis, Jamaal (Shizuka) Lee, Tesfa Lee, Changa Lee, Hakim Lee, Jamila Lee, Jessie McMorris, Noel "Michael" (Crystal) Johnson, Laniyah Johnson, Nalijah Johnson, Elijah Johnson, Millionna Johnson, Gladys Johnson, Letisha Baker.
Twenty-five great grandchildren: Isabella Griffiths, Michael Thomas III, Mason Thomas, Maliyah Thomas, Gary Long, Sydney Long, Aubrey Watson, Aniyah Watson, Ross Watson III, Marc Donovan Campanoni, Joshua Ramos, Justin Ramos, Brian Johnson Jr, Jason Pusey, Jaliyah Pusey, Carter Pusey, Cai Pusey, Desean Clarke, Mahari Davis Jr, Nasare Davis, Jeremiah Davis, Aaqil Lee, Zoe Lee, Julian Lee, Kamani Lee.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10 a.m.
David M. “Dave” Hart, Jr.
Age 42, of McCandless Township, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved father of Eva Hart and Zeno Hart; survived by the mother of his children Mary Kirifides; son of David M. (Ruth) Hart and Bobbie Henke; brother of Kimberly (Jordan) Schaaf, Samantha (Joe) Lunn, and Skylyr Hart; uncle of Abby (Nate), AJ, Kristopher, and Sidney; grandson of Donald (the late Sue) Budzinski and the late George and Mary Yost. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his significant other Bronwyn. After going through the program, Dave developed a special connection to Dr. Bill Neche’s Heart Camp for kids where you can make a donation in lieu of flowers at 126 Nagel Road, Formball, PA 16123. He enjoyed performing comedy and improv, especially his time with “8 Bit” at the Arcade Theater. He loved his job working for Sesame Street Live, starting as a light and sound director then manager. He enjoyed his time working for the Carnegie Science Center and Argo Autonomous Vehicles. He also enjoyed Disney but most of all spending time with family and friends, and playing various games. On top of it all, he had a great passion for Star Wars. Dave is now on his journey to a galaxy far far away. May the force be with you. In the usual David fashion, the visitation will be a casual affair. Please feel free to wear your favorite Star Wars garb.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m.
Richard V. “Dick” Desiderio
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 20, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Grace (D’Alesio) Desiderio; father of Brian Desiderio and Robert (Dina) Desiderio; grandfather of Devin (Taryn) Jankowski; great-grandfather of Hannah Jankowski; brother of George (Mary Alice) Desiderio. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dick devoted nearly 40 years to PNC Bank as administrator of the South Western PA Teamsters and Employers pension fund. He had a deep love for his family, enjoyed food, friends, his dogs, cars, pumping iron and telling stories of his early years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the time of a closing prayer 4 p.m. Interment private.