William F. Gross

Anthony M. (Tony) DeLuca

State Representative Anthony (Tony) DeLuca on Sunday, October 9, 2022 was called to his Heavenly home where he was reunited with his beautiful wife Connie of 66 years. His legacy is one of strong and protected love of his family and of a deep commitment to the constituents of Penn Hills, Verona, Plum, and Blawnox whom he proudly served for 38 years. He is survived by his children Debbie (Chris) Brinker, Larry (Tina), Michele (Bud) Joyce, and Honorable Judge Anthony (Beth), his nine grandchildren Anthony (Anjelyque), Emily, Ashley, Joseph (Andrea), Nicholas (Ali), Olivia (Gabe), Christina, Zachary (Kait), and Michael, his great-grandchildren Bella, Ellie, and Julia, with one more expected in April, and his in-laws Alice, Suzanne, Margaret, and Jack; he was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Katherine, and his brother Larry (Judy); also survived by Ken and RuthAnn Ladrew whom he dearly loved. Tony was a proud native of East Liberty and his Italian heritage and was a co-founder and eventual longtime chairman of the State Legislative Italian-American caucus. Along with his father and brother, he operated DeLuca’s Meat Market famous for its hot sausage. Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, he served his beloved Penn Hills as councilman and Deputy Mayor. His annual summer picnic was not to be missed and was attended by thousands. Tony believed in treating all fairly with respect and compassion. He loved his family and his country and will be truly missed. The family would like to thank doctors Morgan Flaherty, Ricci A. Manilla, and Rafic Farah for their professional expertise and kindness. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in his name to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St., Verona, PA 15147 at 10:30 a.m.

Donna M. Sabol

Age 80, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Beloved mother of Suzanne (Darron) Markwood, Noelle (Lance) Cotton, and Dr. Matthew (Tawnya) Sabol; grandmother of Brendan and Trevor Markwood, and Courtney, Lindsay, Lance, Jr., and Alex Cotton; sister of Mary Ann (Richard) Wodzinski and Deborah (Joseph) Bulava; preceded in death by her husband Thomas A. Sabol. She was a longtime member of Holy Family Parish, St. John the Baptist Church and the Rosary Society. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother that was so deeply loved and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation,   575 Lincoln Avenue #101, Bellevue, PA 15202.

Friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills at 10 a.m.

Mary Anne (Moran) Vidmar

Passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Calvin C. Vidmar, mother Lydia Mae DeMann, fathers Charles Edward Moran, and Frederick Lawrence DeMann, sister Patricia Frances Noonan, brother James Edward Moran, and sister Anna Margaret Hammond. Born in Maryland and raised in Pittsburgh, she attended Epiphany School, St. Mary’s High School, and Stephen’s College in Missouri.

She was the first secretary for the Pittsburgh Pediatric Society. She started the Tumor Registry at Magee and Children’s Hospitals. She was Assistant Director of Medical Records at Presbyterian University Hospital. She developed health record departments at Allegheny East MH/MR and Blackburn’s Medical Supply. She was an avid golfer with hobbies like woodworking, drawing, painting, and reading.

Mary Anne will always be loved and deeply missed by her daughters Kathleen and Gail who cherished her love and caring throughout the years and especially missed by her ever caring and favorite niece, Gerri Cook, whom she loved dearly.

Mary Anne was the most kind, dependable, and gracious family member. There was no obstacle for herself or for others that her determination and attitude could not prevail. She will always be in the minds and hearts of those who loved her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to your local library.

A private mass was held at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Bernadette Church. She was laid to rest at Plum Creek Cemetery.

Donald J. Szejk

Don passed early on Monday, October 3, with his loving wife of 58 years, and the rest of his family, at his bedside.

A Polish Hill native, Don grew up in Penn Hills, with his older brother, Ted.  His mother; Mary, owned the “Mar-Ted” corner diner in Wilkinsburg, and his father, Ted, ran a pest control business and sold Ford cars.

As a young man, Don enjoyed playing sports.  Working as a “doubles” caddy at the Churchill Valley Country Club; he learned to play and appreciate golf, and at Penn Hills High School, where he graduated in 1961, he excelled in baseball, football and track events.

After high school, Don earned a degree in Technical Drawing from Point Park College in Pittsburgh, and began working as a Draftsman, where he worked on a wide variety of public and private projects.  Early in his career, he did design drawings for the aviation industry, and later he helped with the design and construction of the “Runaway Truck” safety ramps on Pittsburgh highways—a project he was especially proud of.

During this time, he met and married his wife Mary, a registered nurse. They raised three sons, Donald Jr., Matthew and James, and stayed married, through thick and thin, for 58 amazing years.

After the demise of the steel industry, Don enjoyed a second career with his own company; Industrial Training Systems, where he wrote and published a book on forklift safety procedures, and served as an Expert Court Witness for industrial accident investigations.

When he wasn’t working, Don’s life was centered on his wife and family, and he enjoyed nothing more than filling up his charcoal grill with chicken wings and cooking for everybody during summer gatherings, and Steeler football Sundays.

He was active in the Penn Hills Baseball Association, where he coached various youth baseball teams with his sons, and was an enthusiastic booster of youth and high school hockey.  After his coaching days ended, Don stayed involved in the sports he loved, serving as a home plate umpire for several different area baseball leagues.

In addition to sports, Don loved campfires and hiking with his family, enjoyed old sportscars and attending race day at the Vintage Grand Prix.  He loved watching old Western Movies, and sports of all kinds.

A man of honest, open opinions, and dogged determination, Don was always quick to help out friends and family whenever needed, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed telling and hearing a good story.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father who valued his family and integrity above else, and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him well.

Don is survived by his wife, Mary, his sons, Donald Jr., Matthew and James.  daughter-in-laws, Becky and Jodi, grand-daughters, Jocelyn and Isabel, and various nephews, nieces and cousins.

Friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 3-5 p.m.