Dorothy M. Orsatti
Age 89, of Penn Hills, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. Beloved wife of Ernest U. Orsatti; sister in-law of Nora Orsatti; mother of Ernest B. (Ingrid) and Dino (Rose) Orsatti; grandmother of Benjamin E. (Grace), Alyson, Michael Orsatti, Hollie (Jonathan) Hoover and Heather (John) Koehnlein; great-grandmother of Nicholas, Anamaria and John Paul Orsatti, Sophia, Aurelia, Micah and Olivia Hoover, and Maddie Koehnlein; sister of Edith (Jack) Gapinski and six deceased brothers; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. To Dorothy family meant everything to her and she loved them dearly. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Charles Lwanga Parish.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Charles Lwanga Church 10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth J. “Cissy” Vargo
Age 74, of Murrysville, Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Beloved mother of John and Joseph (Jeanine) Snyder; grandmother of John Erik Snyder, Paige Snyder and Anastasia Elizabeth Freed; sister of Paul (Rebecca) Vargo and the late Frank “Sonny” (surviving spouse Jeannie) Vargo; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cissy was proud to be from Scotchbottom, then later grew up in Hazelwood. She enjoyed working a long career with MSA and was proud of her two sons for becoming police officers. Cis will be remembered for her boisterous laugh, her funny storytelling, and her ability to welcome all into her life with love and open arms. Please consider a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association, 112 Washington Pl #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Monday from 2-4 and 6 until the time of the blessing service at 8 p.m. She will be interred at Beallsville Cemetery with her mother and best friend.
Anna C. Thiel
Passed away Monday December 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Norman F. Thiel; daughter of the late Herman and Collette (Schaller) Binz; mother of Maureen A. (Timothy) Dugan, Carole A. (Darryl) Thomas, Janice L. Thiel and Russel K. (Michele) Thiel; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of nine. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Good Samaritan Hospice, C/O Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church Saturday, December 15,2018 825 2nd street, Verona, PA 15147 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Annelie M. Dillman
Age 92, of, Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Vernon R. Dillman; mother of Glynn, Norman (Late Joann), Mark (Debbie) and Butch (Roseann) Dillman; grandmother of Ryan, Shannon, Jolene, Jessica, Carrie and Jason; great-grandmother of Jace, Danica, Aiden, Skylar, Conor, Christian and Maxx. Annelie was a kind, loving and amazing woman. Her beautiful smile will be missed. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Mt. Hope Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
John E. Bell, Jr.
Born September 16, 1944 passed away November 26, 2018. Father of Todd (Christina) Bell, Christopher (Kristen Bixby) Bell and Jessica (Sean) Jefairjian; grandfather of Skyler, Dylan, Domenic and Zoe; brother of Charles Bell, ex-husband of Anita Colaizzi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. John graduated from Central Catholic High School then later went to Triangle Tech for Drafting. He proudly served four years in the Navy from 64-68. He retired as a drafting engineer and worked for Dravo Corp. and Contraves In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to VA Pittsburgh Fisher House 4071-4089 University Dr C, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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 on Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.