William F. Gross

Dorothy Lee Vrooman (Harper)

Of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Sunday, January 29, 2023. Beloved wife of Leigh F. Vrooman; mother of Craig (Cathy) Vrooman and Lyn Vrooman; grandmother of Chris Vrooman and Lindsay (Logan) Schaefer; great-grandmother of Liam Schaefer; preceded in death by her siblings, Janelle Anderson, Robert Harper, and Andrew Harper. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a longtime member of the Oakmont Yacht Club and loved to be surrounded by her family.

Service and Interment private.

Joseph “Joe” J. Szypulski

Of Penn Hills, formerly of Swissvale, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 12, 2023. Son of the late Ted and Irene; beloved husband of Jolinda (Eckman); father of Jessica Claypool; grandfather of Alyssa, Madison, Victoria, Bradley, Rylee, Harper, and Gracie; great-grandfather of Aleah, Kyro, and Roman; brother of Carol (Ronald) Shea, Richard (the late Wendy) Szypulski, and Robert (Linda) Szypulski. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joe is a retired Penn Hills School District Custodian.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Patricia Ann Liberto

A beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Patricia Ann Liberto passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on June 8, 1956, A native of Plum Borough, Patty graduated from Seton Hill College in 1978, earning a degree in financial administration and accounting. Patty proudly worked as the treasurer in the family business, R.J. Liberto, Inc., before expanding her career at Giant Eagle Corporate and CVS Caremark in billing. Known for her sense of humor, infectious laugh, and larger-than-life personality, Patty loved spending time with loved ones – talking up a storm, laughing, playing cards, and doing scratch-off lottery tickets! She will be dearly missed by those closest to her. In joining her cherished mother, Carmella “Boots” Liberto, grandparents, and two brothers, Patty is survived by her sisters: Donna Wisnesck, Mary Lou Costello, Diana Koch, Vicki Fletcher, and Cathy Oliver, and brothers: Charlie and Mark, as well as many nieces and nephews. A woman of unrelenting faith, Patty will be remembered affectionately for her quick wit, bright light, compassion, kindness, strength, and resilience.

At Patty’s request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial for family and friends will be held at Holy Family Parish St. Januarius Church, 1450 Renton Road, Plum, PA 15239 on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. Burial will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd.

Charlotte “Mitzi” Bulkoski

Age 75, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Chester, Jr.; mother of Brenda (Reid) Wolfe and Chester, III (Lori) Bulkoski; proud grandmother of Luke John and Carter Andrew Bulkoski; sister of Hilda (Robert) Schwille and the late Andrew Bredholt. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Humane Animal Rescue League, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.