Samuel L. “Mr. T.” Tumminello
Lost his battle Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the young age of 81. Lifetime resident of Penn Hills Sam will be remembered as “Mr. T” of Frankstown Gardens. Sam was survived by his loving wife Yvonne, brother Frank (Terre); children Julie, Samuel (Anna) and Vincent (Kate); seven grandchildren, Maria, Amber, Brittney, Brandii, Talyn, Deidre and Vinnie; and seven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to the national kidney foundation, 3109 Forbes Ave # 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, in Sam’s Memory.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a blessing service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Visitation Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Helen C. Paytok
Our Dear Aunt Helen peacefully passed away on Monday October 5, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She lived a long, wonderful in the Pittsburgh area until August 2015. It was then she decided to move to Ann Arbor to be closer to the “Michigan Bunda”. Helen was born on November 18, 1923 in Homestead PA to Anna (Risch) and Louis Paytok. Helen was a graduate of Munhall High School, Class of 1942; St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1945; and Simmons College (Boston MA) School of Physical Therapy, Class of 1949.
Helen’s career as a Nurse and later a Physical Therapist took her many places and she had many wonderful experiences, including a stint as an Army nurse. The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh was a very special place to her. She always remembered with great fondness the patients that entered Institute’s doors and her wonderful colleagues. Many of which remained her cherished friends after her retirement. She retired as a Program Coordinator from the Institute 1988 after 29 years of dedicated service.
In addition to her parents, Helen was pre-deceased by her sisters, Mary Louise Ferencz and Frances Vogt. Those left behind to honor her memory are her nieces and nephews; John (Patricia) Ferencz Jr., Brighton, MI, Robert Ferencz, Milan, MI, Anna Marie (Mike) Kerastas, Ann Arbor, MI., Francine (Terry Russell) Schroder, Pittsburgh, PA and Frederick (Cheryl) Vogt, McDonald, PA. Helen was also blessed to have 8 great nieces and nephews, and 7 great great nieces and nephews. Our very social Aunt was always on the go and never allowed her ailments slow her down. She enjoyed great times with cousins and dear friends that will miss her dearly. Your friendship and kindness meant a lot to Helen.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions to The Children’s Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217, will be greatly appreciated.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday Only 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. John Fisher 33 Lewin Ln, Pittsburgh. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
Carmella E. Daw
Age 90, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Wife of the late Charles; mother of Rickey (Nancy), Dennis, Lou (Gracie), Alan (Terri) and the late Ronald Daw; also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Service and interment private.
Charles E. “Eddie” Stewart
Age 71, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Brother of Rena Christian and Peggy Fridley; also survived by nieces and nephews. Eddie was a long time employee of Turner Dairy. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to community life, 2400 Ardmore Blvd. Suite 700 Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Visitation WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Rita G. Longo
Age 95, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday September 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James M.; mother of Barbara Longo McKee, and James A. (Kim) Longo; grandmother of Erik James, Andrea Rea Longo and James (Tracy)McKee; great grandmother of James A. McKee, Jordyn and Alivia; sister of Catherine; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills SUNDAY ONLY 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Joseph Church 10 a.m.