Rose Marie (Guerrieri) Acquaviva
After a long and courageous battle with several health issues, Rose passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Newark, Delaware.
Rose, age 90, formerly of Penn Hills, loved watching and rooting as hard as any fan ever could for her beloved Steelers, Penguins and Pitt, but loved her entire Acquaviva/Guerrieri family even more and with her whole heart.
Rose was the widow of WWII veteran Robert Acquaviva, who passed away July 24, 2011 after 54 years of marriage. She is survived by two sons: Robert C. (Gloria) of Wilmington, Delaware and Greg (Kathleen), granddaughters Alison, Valerie and Maggie, all of Cumming, Georgia.
In addition, she is survived by one cousin: Nancy Bertoni of Penn Hills and 3 nieces and nephews and their families: Felicia Guerrieri, Cindy Tedesco (Michael) and Vincent Guerrieri (Kelli), all of Florida.
Friends and family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Road in Penn Hills from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019. Funeral prayers Friday, September 27 at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill 10 a.m. followed by interment in Good Shepherd Cemetery in Monroeville.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice.
John Stover
Age 83, of Penn Hills, Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Jan; father of Christie (Keith) Kovello and Gretchen (Matt) Blasko; step father of Renee Martino, Denise Westwood, Joseph Antonucci and Kimberly Antonucci; grandfather of Kelli, Amanda, Shawn and Matthew; great grandfather of five; also survived by step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and his much loved late companion Blitz. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the humane animal rescue 6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Service and Interment Private. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd.
Margaret "Peggy" C. Viglio (Davern)
Age 83, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank “White Eye” Viglio; mother of Christine (Paul) Walsh, Valerie Huff, Peggy (Scott) Sloan, Dana (David) Theys, Marco Viglio, Nora (Todd) Kunkel, Frank Viglio, Francine (Chuck) Lichty, Matthew Viglio, Barrie (Michael) Barbarino and Angela (Anthony) Capalongo. Grandmother of Christina, Shannon, Riley, Leah, Erin, Lauren, Cassidy, Maura, Alexa, Nathan, Todd, Jr., Sydney, Charles, Nicole, Salvatore, Anthony and Nicholas; great-grandmother of Talia and Leo; sister of George Davern, Maureen Sciulli, and the late Michael Davern, Theresa Lucey, Rita Gardner, John Davern, Marty Davern. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church, 10 a.m.
Roberta “Sis” J. Trainor
Age 83, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Beloved wife of John P. Trainor; mother of Jimy J. Trainor; sister of William (the late Helen) Russo, Jr., Edward (Angela) Russo and Shirley (Russell) Biondo; grandmother of Mary Sprague; great-grandmother of Aurora and Guinevere “Gwen”; daughter of the late William, Sr. and Marie Russo; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews and great-great- nieces and nephews. Roberta traveled to Germany and many states throughout the US while her husband was in the army. After settling in Plum after his retirement, “Sis” worked at Gold Circle, Grants and Burlington. She loved spending time with family especially with the kids. The family would like to thank all of her care givers and staff at Presbyterian Senior Care, Woodside Place and the Willows for all of their loving care while she was with them. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 8 p.m.
Grace E. Skoog
Age 88, of Penn Hills Passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Skoog; mother of Sondra (Tom) Kostecke, Robert M. (Debbie) Skoog, Tim Skoog, and Joyce (Rusty) Clements; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 13. Grace was a Carnegie Mellon graduate, loved the Steelers and was a very dedicated and lifelong member of Monroeville United Methodist Church. The Skoog family would like to thank the nurses and staff members of Concordia of Monroeville. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.