Daniel C. “Danny” Valerio, Jr.
Age 75, of Wilkins Twp., passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. Son of the late Daniel C. and Margaret Valerio; brother of Diane (John) Hughes. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Danny was most recently working in advertising sales. He was a graduate of Penn Hills High School and Carnegie Mellon University. His greatest love in life was music and making music with “magic moments”.
Service and Interment private, but please listen to your favorite oldies tune in honor of Daniel.
Joseph A. “Little Joe” Barbieri
Age 84, of Plum, formerly of Penn Hills, born on August 22, 1938, in Maierato, Prov. Vibo Valencia, Calabria, Italy, passed away peacefully June 24, 2023. Beloved husband of 60 years to Vincie Tresco Barbieri; proud father of Joseph P. (Heather), Vincent A. (Mary), and Lynn (Steve) Forbeck; adoring grandfather of Alexandra, Vinnie, and Mason Barbieri; son of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Barbieri; brother of the late Paul (Emma Jean), late Nicola (Filomena), late Teresa (Gregorio) Malta, surviving Mary Grace (the late Gregorio) Distilo, late Elisa (Antonio) Fusca, and late Concetta (surviving Gesue) Febbraro; son-in-law of the late Vince and Mary Tresco; brother-in-law of Marie (the late Domenic) Pietropaolo and Sonny (Diana) Tresco. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph came to the United States in 1951 when he was 11 years old. From the time he came to his new home, he had many trades until he started his own landscaping business, which he had for over 40 years until he retired to enjoy his family and his garden.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish St. Januarius Church, 1450 Renton Road, Plum, PA 15239 on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Marjorie “Margie” Casson
Of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Beloved sister of Sylvia (Robert) Brown, Raymond (Donna) Osborne, Eleanor (Larry) Long, Margaret (the late Jim) Tillman, Sharon (Eugene) Jack, and the late Lorraine Parrish, John (surviving Margaret) Osborne, Mary Elizabeth (Archie) Hartin, and David (Susie) Osborne. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 7 p.m.
Audrey A. Pritchard (O’Rourke)
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Donald “Herk” E. Pritchard; mother of Debbie Wise, Don (Kelly) Pritchard, and Lori (Quang) Nguyen; grandmother of Michelle (Joel) Bubbenmoyer, Jon (Nikki) Wise, Emma Pritchard, and Madison and Sydney Nguyen; great-grandmother of Hudson, Jaxson, and Aubrey; aunt of Tony Serrao and Spencer Jones and many other nieces and nephews; sister of Jack (Shirlene) O’Rourke and the late Jan (surviving Joe) Chiusano; sister-in-law of Dorothy (the late Bob) Mink. She is also survived by her close friends Sally and Rosie and her favorite hairdresser for 30 years, Kathy Powers. Audrey was proud to have volunteered many hours for the Allegheny County Sportsman League. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the UPMC Vision Institute, 203 Lothrop Street, Eye and Ear Institute, Suite 251, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
A private burial will take place in Plum Creek Cemetery.
Laurene “Laur” Alice Saylor
Age 80, of Oakmont, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Alice Saylor. Laur spent her working years as an electronics technician for Contraves International. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by her siblings Shirley (Ray) Wendler, Dee (the late Robert) Shirk, John (Donna) Saylor, Grace (Stephen) Tomcho and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the family for Super Cooper Medical Fund.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 2 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 6 p.m.