Thomas E. Morante
Age 72, of Penn Hills passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Beloved father of Christopher and Alexander Morante and grandfather of Landon, Liliana and Josiah as well as uncle to several nieces and nephews. Thomas was a fixture in the Italian food scene in Pittsburgh for the better part of 50 years. His unique recipes and dishes created a following over years in restaurants including Eastwood Inn, Cassini’s, Tigano’s Inn, The Mirage and Liliana’s Restaurant in Fords, New Jersey. Thomas loved his family, horses, his late dog “Minnie” as well as the feeling he got from people enjoying his food. Friends received at Rolling Hills Baptist Church 120 Gernert Dr, Verona, Saturday February 12, 2022 from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. with a celebration of life dinner to follow immediately after for all in attendance.
Daniel “Dan” J. Ehmann
Age 66, of Wilkins Township, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. Beloved husband of Terri (Vacchiano) Ehmann; father of Caitlyn (Michael Tantimonico) Ehmann; grandfather of Madison Tantimonico; beloved son of the late John and Patricia Ehmann; brother of Kathi (Jim) Earley, John (Susan) Ehmann, and LesAnn (Don) Accamando. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Paul E. Galiano
Age 86, of Churchill, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Galiano; father of Catherine (Kim) Batcha, Paula Galiano, Maria Galiano, and the late Francis and Anthony Galiano; grandfather of Marco and Catherina Batcha, and Erica Galiano-Balestra; great-grandfather of Sophia and Charlotte Batcha; brother of the late Rosemary Marcus; son of the late Francis and Edridge Galiano.
There will be no visitation. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date.
Christopher A. Thomas
Age 48, of Irwin, originally of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Beloved son of Allen D. (Patty A.) Thomas and Marlene (Steve) Mozes; brother of Michael A. Thomas; uncle of Jaden. Christopher was a Penn Hills High School graduate and an avid swimmer of the Rosedale Beach Club and Penn Hills High School swim team. He was a dedicated long-term employee and Ace in the Hole Master Plumber for Sembower-Mikesell Plumbing. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Friday, February 11, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Masks are optional.
Eleanor Louise Smith
Age 100, of Penn Hills, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Robert Smith; mother of Sandra (Mark) Cacese and Samuel R. “Rob” Smith, Jr.; grandmother of Mark Cacese, Jr. and Michael (Robin) Cacese; great-grandmother of Samuel, Jared, and Megan. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Evening Star Personal Care Home.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Friday, February 4, 2022, from 3-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.