Theresa (Bonacci) Grieco
Age 94, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Daughter of the late Angelo and Georgina (Reola) Bonacci; sister of the late Carmen; former wife of Tony (Nutch) Grieco; former companion of the late Andy Seman; godmother of Robert Macioce, Paula Thompson, David Macioce, Domenic Macioce, and Joey Palozzi; dearest cousin of Lorraine and many others; Confirmation sponsor for Beverly Smeltz and Francis Martinelli.
Theresa was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and the secretary of the class of 1948. She was employed for 38 years at General Electric Pittsburgh Service Shop. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Parish St. James Church, 718 Franklin Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
George Brikis
Age 70, of Murrysville, Plum and Penn Hills, passed away with his family by his side Saturday, December 28, 2024. Beloved husband of 48 years to Debbie; father of Josh Brikis and Kelsey (Bob) Romea; Pap-Pap of Brayden, Nico, Enzo, Chiela; brother of Frank Brikis; uncle of Cherie. His greatest joys in life were hosting family and friends and coaching his children’s sports teams. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to children’s hospital foundation.
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Antonietta Vaccaro Donnangelo
Age 94, of Blawnox, originally of Montevideo, Uruguay Passed away peacefully Friday, December 20, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Domenico Donnangelo; mother of Filippo (Maria L.) Donnangelo and Rosa (the late Jorge O.) Paccio; grandmother of Steven Paccio, Andrea (Chris) Hoffner, Damian (Julie) Paccio, Domenic Donnangelo, Antoinette (Scott) Jakubek, and Maryann (Kevin) Kehrer; great-grandmother of Ryan, Alex, Jorge, Luca, Connor, and Nathan.
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 at 10 a.m.
Sandra “Sandy” L. Russo (Eckman)
Age 70, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Sunday, December 22, 2024. Beloved wife of 51 years to Alex Russo, Jr.; mother of Phillip (Jackie), Nicholas (Renée), and Matthew (Melissa) Russo; grandmother of Alex, Addison, Angela, Helena, Giacomo, Lorenzo, and Santina; sister of Debby Coll and the late Jackie Lynn and Cynthia Eckman. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr. Ste 105, Danvers, MA 01960.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church at 11:00 a.m.
Patricia “Trish” Sturniolo
Age 68, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, December 10, 2024, after a brief, courageous bout with cancer. Born Ann Patricia Capozza in Parsippany, New Jersey, Trish was the loving mother of son Lucas Will, daughter Deanna Dunstane, and stepsons Zachary Sturniolo and Tyler Sturniolo. To know Trish was to be cherished by her, emphasized by the dozens of friends near and far that traversed the halls of her home as she made sure each and every soul was fed. The soundtrack of classic rock in the morning encapsulated Trish’s love of Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and others. The smell of tomato sauce and the sound of her characteristic laugh always danced through her home. Her community knew her as someone deeply involved, giving her time over the years to the Girl Scouts, 4H, band programs, and the Church. Anybody who spent just minutes with her could see the bursting care, love and regard she held for those around her, holding and expressing the sincere belief they could and would accomplish each and every goal set before them. Trish is preceded in death by father Patrick Capozza and mother Anne Jane Capozza (née Landi), her three siblings, and loving former partner William “Bill” Dunstane, with whom she spent 14 years. She is survived by husband David Sturniolo, the children she made and those she collected, and her many grandchildren.
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 2 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 3 p.m.