Eugene A. “Gene” Kunkel
Age 86, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved husband of 66 years to Carolyn (Berg); father of Susan Luffy, Eugene (Debi) Kunkel, Col. Nancy Kunkel, Gary (Judy) Kunkel, Virginia (Rich) Bodnar, and Deborah (Duke) Denne; grandfather of Robert, Lindsey, Olivia, Abby, Ashley, and Michael; great-grandfather of Tyler, Shane, Lila, Marcus, and Londyn; brother of Richard Kunkel and the late Sister M. Francesca, Harry, and Charles. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was a proud US Army veteran. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 200 Vesey St., 28th Floor New York, NY 10281 or to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Friday, December 17, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
John “Jack” Weisser
Age 89, of Penn Hills, formerly of Point Breeze, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. Brother of the late Frank, Eugene, and Paul Weisser. Best uncle ever to numerous nieces, nephew, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was a kind and generous friend to many. Avid bocce player, karaoke singer, devoted American Legion member, and proud US Army veteran that served during the Korean war. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 3 until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. There will be a private interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Thomas Glenn Reitz
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Beloved husband of 65 years to Betty Jean (O’Malley); father of Thomas (the late Wendy) Reitz, Catherine (Gene) Paski, Donald (Denise) Reitz, and Glenn Reitz; grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 9; brother of the late Dolores Schwartz, Donald Reitz, Anna Mae Andrasko, and Donna O’Neill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Tom was a devout catholic and an active member of St. Susanna Church for 61 years. A member of Penn Hills Baseball Association Hall of Fame. He enjoyed performing in musical stage productions with Penn Hills Alumni Association, St. Augustine’s Dramatic Guild, the US Army, the Pittsburgh Playhouse, and Pittsburgh Moose 46. Throughout his life, Tom was a chemist for the Penn Hills Water Pollution Control and an avid golfer.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Friday, December 10, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Donald Thielman
Age 85, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Father of Angela M. (Bob) Grecko, Donna Lynn (Richard) Aten, Lisa J. (the late Bob) Stewart, and Christine R. O’Donnell; brother of JoAnn Churma and the late Louise Stanley, Irene Giran, and William Stawiany; grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 5. Donald enjoyed socializing at the Penn Hills senior center and playing bingo. He also loved watching the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Service and Interment private.
Lucille Louise “Lu, Auntzie” Russo
Age 90, of Verona, Lucille Louise “Lu, Auntzie” Russo passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Nenetta Festa and Carman Anthony Russo. Loving sister of the late Francis “Buster” Russo, Gloria “Glo” Bisceglia, Joseph “Dixie” Russo, James “Jim” Russo, Carman Michael “Mike” Russo, and Dolores “Dee” Moore. She was aunt and cousin to so many Russos, Nuzzos and Festas. Though never blessed with children of her own, she would name all 19 of her nieces and nephews, saying with a huge smile she “loved them all and considered herself to be blessed to have them as her children.” Family was a huge part of her. She was lovingly known as “Auntzie” and was always there to welcome everyone and lend a helping hand. She never questioned taking care of her family and friends, it was just Auntzie taking the adage to heart “my home is your home” for a day, a month, and for some, years. She especially enjoyed her last home, Beechtree Commons with her many friends and her role as VP of Activities and Social Gatherings. She also invested many years as a Penn Hills Democratic Committee Member and Poll worker helping the community.
Throughout her life, she held a variety of jobs beginning as a child working with her family at their fruit market, Russo’s on Frankstown Road in Penn Hills and at her Aunt’s, Jane’s Nursery making seasonal floral arrangements; then W.T. Grants, and finally in her professional career at the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds office, retiring as head teller after 30+ years of service.
She will be missed, but her love, kindness, and generosity will live through her beloved family and friends.
Friends and Family will be received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. John the Baptist Church, 444 Saint John St. Plum, PA 15239 at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Hope Cemetery.