Maryanne (Kreitzburg) Blackham
Age 58, of Murrysville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 14, 2022. Beloved daughter of Patricia and the late Theodore F. Waldo; wife of Raymond John Blackham and the late Jim Kreitzburg; mother of Amber, James and Danny (Lydia) Kreitzburg; sister of Joeseph (Jill) Waldo, Lisa (John) Swab, Daniel (Ellen) Waldo, and Jason (Carla) Waldo; daughter in-law of Raymond T. and Patricia A Blackham, and Peggy (Sprague) Kreitzburg; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A woman who made friends everywhere she went. She strived to make the people around her feel loved. After 20 plus years in HR she managed to get her CDL for driving school buses, which had always been her childhood dream. She was blessed with a second chance at marriage with Ray, something they were both beyond grateful for.
She brought a smile to the faces of many through her creative spirit and helping hand. Her love of arts and crafts began at a young age when she helped with the Puppet Ministry. From Sunday school to family gatherings she always had a creative project to share. She loved scrapbooking, dining out, and the theatre. She was a ray of sunshine that will be missed by all who knew her.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Everyone is asked to please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to a charity of your choice.
Martin C. "Marty" Schiller
Age 66, of Penn Hills passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Son of the late William J. and Gertrude Schiller; brother of Larry and the late Billy Schiller; companion of Dena Shuey Chiappino.
Funeral Services are Private.
John L. (Jack) Leavy
Age 96, of Murrysville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed peacefully on January 5, 2022. Beloved husband of 70 years of the late Betty. Father of John (Cindy), Wendy Meadows, the late Joan Harmon (Jeffrey) and Paul (Linda). Loving Grandad to 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jack was retired after working for General Motors AC-Delco Division for 35 years. He was a 70-year member of Infinity Lodge No. 546 F&AM. Jack was a proud member of Syria Shrine Temple, where he served as Potentate in 1993, was a member of the Legion of Honor, Honorary Life-Member of the Harige Unit, Hillbilly Clan #53, Penn Hills Caravan #20, and the Shrine Circus Committee
Jack is a World War II Veteran, where he served as a Pharmacist Mate in the United States Navy. He loved family get togethers, dogs, playing cards, cars, circuses, and always had a witty response for any comment.
Friends and Family will be received on Friday, January 7th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills. A Masonic Funeral Ceremony will take place at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children-Erie Unit, c/o Syria Shrine, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024. The family extends special thanks to the caring staff of Bridges Hospice and Redstone Highlands in Murrysville. Remember to always, “be damn careful”.
Don “The Electrician” L. Clark
Age 87, of Monroeville, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Beloved husband of 69 years to Catherine. Son of the late Thomas and Helen Clark; father of Don (Christine), Jr., Deborah, Peter, the late Cathy Ann (Ron) Smalstig, and Thomas Clark; grandfather of Don T. Clark, and the late Sean Smalstig; brother of Dorothy Daw, the late Lois Richey, Lorraine Lawyer, and Gail Nonnenberg. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and business associates. Don was a go-to electrician for all jobs large or small. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, New York 11797 or to a charity of your choice. As per Don’s wishes, the service and interment will be private but please enjoy a Pittsburgh Creme on Don.
Jen T. Scampone (Fedele)
Age 50, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Beloved mother of Breanna M. Scampone; sister of the late Nancy Martino and George Fedele III. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to gofund.me/08a41872.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. The burial will be private.