Sante L. Pampena
Age 83, of Penn Hills, born in Spigno Saturnia, Italy, passed away surrounded by his most loving family members at Forbes Hospital Saturday, April 6, 2024. He came to the United States in 1963 after serving as a Signal Operator in the Italian Navy on the naval vessel “Nave Scimitarra”. When arriving in this country, he worked as a baker at Stagno’s Bakery. Through the Stagno Family, he met the love of his life, Annamarie Simeone Pampena. After marriage, he formed a successful business for himself as a landscape contractor for many years. Mr. Pampena was a member and former treasurer for many years of the Spigno Saturnia Italo American Society Men’s Lodge in Morningside, PA and the ISDA.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Annamarie Simeone Pampena; loving father of Andrew Pampena, Sandra L. Pampena, Valerie L. Caban, and Laurie Anne (Jeff) Matthews; adoring grandfather of Samantha (John) Yost, Nicholas Pampena, Danielle Harris (Mark Kiesel), Christopher E. Caban, Jacob L. Matthews, and his “little caboose” Colton J. Matthews; great-grandfather of Ada Marie Yost and Sante Kiesel. Son of the late Andréa and Ersilia (Tarquini) Pampena. Also survived by three brothers, special sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home, Friday, April 12, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Family Parish St. John the Baptist Church, 444 Saint John St., Plum, PA 15239 at 10 a.m.
Carol A. Masterson
Age 62, of Monroeville, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Daughter of the late Frank and Marjorie Masterson; beloved mother of Nicholas Masterson. She was a longtime loyal employee of PNC Bank. Carol loved her cats, sitting poolside in the summer, vacations to Florida, good dinners, and frequent visits to the nail and tanning salon.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.
William A. “Junior” Antonucci
Age 92, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Antonucci; father of Sheryl (George) Stratemeier; brother of Frank Antonucci, Michael Antonucci, and the late Jake, Olympia, Anthony, Ralph, Rosemary, Michael, and Josephine. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Michele Miro
Age 64, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Daughter of the late Michael A. and Lucy (Simeone) Miro; granddaughter of the late Lucia Simeone; sister of Sandra (the late Richard) McKenzie, Linda (Bruce) Dean, and Marlene (David, Jr.) Sachs; aunt of Jimmy, Dana, Michael, Bobby, Kristen, and Crystal. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 900, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or the National Association for the Blind, 200 East Wells St. Attn: Outreach, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 12:30 p.m.