Isadore L. “Da Do” “Val” Valenti
Age 100, of Penn Hills, on Monday, August 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Elizabeth; father of Dave (Carol) and Patrick (Renee) Valenti; grandfather of Keira Valenti; brother of Louise Stewart and
Caroline Lesniak.
Isadore was a proud combat veteran in WWII receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He has also recently been acknowledged as the oldest member of the third infantry division. Later in life he became a Penn Hills School teacher. Another achievement was the publishing of his book “Combat Medic”. Val was also a proud Charter member of Ford City VFW post 4843.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills THURSDAY ONLY 3-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday at 9:30a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.
Livia Simeone
Age 85, of Penn Hills, on August 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Rodolfo; mother of Robert (Debra), Lisa (Tim), and Raymond Simeone; sister of Armand and the late Henry and Ralph Castelli. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held Thursday at noon. Visitation WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 7-9 PM.
Theresa A. Matthews
Age 55, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Beloved wife of Martin W. Matthews; Loving Sister of Janice and Antoinette Habjan, and Marian (Jerry) Wasson; Cherished Aunt of Marian E. Wasson.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills SUNDAY ONLY 2-4,and 5-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.
Theresa Ann Galiano (Suriano)
Age 79, of Churchill, passed on to eternal life on August 11, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved wife of Paul for 58 years, mother of Kim Batcha, Paula Galiano (Greg Carchidi), Maria Galiano; grandmother to Marco Batcha (Lindsay), Erica Galiano Balestra (Ryan) and Catherine Batcha; great-grandmother to Sophia and Charlotte Batcha; sister to Joseph Suriano (Patty), John Suriano (Jeannie); sister in-law to Rosemary Galiano Marcus; preceded in death by her parents James and Catherine, her sister Helen Orsi (Ray), brother Jimmy (Sally) and sons Frank (Judy) and Tony Galiano.
She leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Theresa had a beautiful life and her passing was more of a celebration of this life; as she often said in her last weeks, she was so blessed to have such a wonderful loving family as they gathered nightly at her bedside. She loved the overwhelming camaraderie and support for her husband and children. She was known for her sense of humor, her beautiful smile and her extreme generosity to family and friends. She was the best mother, wife, grandmother and aunt
a person could ever have.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday at 9 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. John Fisher Church 9:30 a.m.
Rose M. Castelli
Age 94, of Monroeville, on Friday, August 8, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Leo; mother of James (Annette), Leo “Babe” (Patricia), and Don (Sue) Castelli; also survived by eight grandchildren and
eleven great-grandchildren.
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 11a.m. visitation SUNDAY ONLY 2-9 p.m.