Elizabeth "Betty" A. Messenger
Age 86, of Monroeville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward Merle Messenger; she is survived by family and friends. From her days at Live Fish (later Benkovitz Seafoods) to her private accounting practice, Betty was devoted to her work, her clients, and most of all, her late husband. A service will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 12707 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 11 a.m. Everyone please meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arden Courts of Monroeville are appreciated.
Lisa Ann (Conner) Cox
Age 53, of Penn Hills, born, November 5, 1965, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019; Mother of Amanda Clara Cox; wife of the late John B. Cox; Daughter of Clara (Russo) and the late Gilbert D. Conner; sister of Kenneth M (Victoria) Conner and Daniel G. (Holly) Conner; also survived my many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lisa loved the music of Elton John and was a big fan of the TV and film actor John Ritter. She loved animals of all kinds, especially her cat Midnight and her precious puppy, Bonnie. Lisa enjoyed family gatherings and trips to the Atlantic coast. She was an administrator for her husband’s company, Pitt-Tex and for McTish, Kunkel and Associates.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Interment private.
Janet “Jan” L. Holste
Age 71, of Penn Hills Formerly of Elliot passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. Beloved wife of Ben Holste; sister in-law of Nancy (late husband Paul) Schlanger; Leann (John) Zoltis and David (Joyce) Holste; Aunt of Susan Barry, Kathy Marsico, Patty McFarland, Amy Barkley, Karen Cross and Martha Hoover. Jan received her BS in Business Education from Pitt and was a former educator at South High School.
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 Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Loretta Jane Leach
Of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 18, 2019. Beloved wife of 41 years to Pat Leach; sister of Carol Lowrey, Patty Slagle, and Donna Cheek; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a blessing service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Richard “Rick” Franco
Age 56, of Delmont, formerly of Plum, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved father of Malinda and Layla Franco; son of the late Dominick and Laura Franco; brother of Theresa (Bob) Strom, Eleanor Franco, Rosemarie Ambrose, Dominic (Toni Jo) Franco, Nicholas (Cathy) Franco, Patricia (Steve) Rendos; David (Maria) Franco, Mariann (Steve) Eberly; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other family. Rick was a hardworking lifelong union member. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. He will be remembered for the laughter he brought and how much he loved his family. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a cancer charity of your choice.
Join us for a celebration of life on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 4p.m.-9p.m. at the Italian Club of Renton, 113 Barnett St. Pittsburgh, PA 15239