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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Teresina Nobile (Pizzonia)

Age 82, originally born in Maierato Italy, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Daughter of the late Pasqualine and Teresa Pizzonia; beloved wife of the late Carmen Nobile, Sr.; mother of Carmen Nobile, Jr. and Teresa (Ricky Valentino) Nobile; grandmother of Anthony and Katelynn Noblie; sister of Victor, Larry, Anthony, Angela, Clara, Fausto, Pasqualino, and the late Rose. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to help offset funeral costs.

Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Friday, January 28, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

 

 

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.

 

 

Margaret M. Lemme

Age 101, died January 17, 2022 at her home in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Margaret was born in New York City on August 3, 1920. Margaret resided in Rhode Island during her teen and World War II years where she met her husband to be, Dominick Lemme. It was a typical war time romance as he served in Europe until the end of the war. Dominick preceded her in death in 1998 after fifty-three years of marriage.

In 2016 Margaret relocated from Penn Hills to reside at Pine Knoll Retirement Community in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Margaret made many new friends there and was known for her ability to share detailed stories about living through the Great Depression and the war years. She was an accomplished artist and an avid reader. Margaret found satisfaction in her daily routines and enjoyed good Italian food. If a meal did not meet her approval she would say “It was nothing to write home about.”

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and her two sisters. She is survived by sons William (Patricia) and Donald (Kamini) Lemme and daughter Susan (Kevin) Fink. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Margaret the family requests the consideration of donations to the Penn Hills Library or First Health Hospice of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held in Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Susanna Church Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. No Viewing will be held. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd.