Leon Spearman III
Of Pittsburgh, Mr. Leon Powe Spearman III, 28, died Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was born April 29, 1988 in Pittsburgh, a son of Michele Buckner (John Hanner), and Leon Spearman (Tracy). Mr. Spearman was a Sergeant in the Marines; he was also a construction worker, and a carpenter. He was survived by a sister LaTasha Delynn Hanner, and a brother Michael Spearman both of Pittsburgh. Mr. Spearman was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Dan Ella Peters, and paternal grandfather Frank Spearman. His maternal grandmother Lula Mae Tucker, and maternal grandfather Raymond Taylor Buckner. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Godmother, cousins, and many special friends.
The Celebration of life funeral service for Mr. Spearman will be will be held at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Thursday 10:30 a.m. with the burial to follow at 1 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Visitation will be held WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to PTSD Foundation of America with a notation in the MEMO: Camp Hope, P.O. Box 690748; Houston, Texas 77269 or American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
David Michael Battista
Of Shaler Township, on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the young age of 59 David suddenly left us. Son of the late Joseph and Alice Battista. David lived life on his own terms. A nature lover he embraced simplicity in life. He will be missed terribly by his Brother Joe and his sister in-law Kathy. Davey me boy you left us too soon.
Linda Garofalo (Molitierno)
Of Penn Hills on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Beloved mother of Patrick Garofalo; sister of Robert (Linda), Salvatore (Beverly) and Carmella Molitierno and Catherine (Dave) Scott; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon Visitation Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until noon
Patricia A. (Naser)Then
Age 80, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Then, Jr.; mother of Carol Newmaster, Linda Zacchia and Henry C. Then; grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 4; sister of Charles “Sonny” Naser; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a proud and long-time member of the girl scouts and the East Suburban Friendship Club.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Tuesday at 11 a.m, Mass of Christian burial in Saint Bartholomew Church 11:30 a.m.
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Keaton
Of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Clifford L. Keaton; mother of Michael J. (Gail) and Patricia Keaton; grandmother of Joshua (Cate) and Rachel Keaton; great-grandmother of Nathan and Phillip Keaton; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.