Stella Bianculli
Passed away peacefully at her home in Penn Hills at the age of 98, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Born in Pulsano, Taranto (Italy), she was the youngest of nine children. She came to the USA in 1953 to stay with her oldest sister Maria Cervellera. In 1954 she met and married Thomas Bianculli the owner of Sycamore Pharmacy in Penn Hills. She was a superb cook and everyone enjoyed her dinners, especially her delicious pizza. She was known to everyone as “Aunt Stella”. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband of 49 years, her infant son, Michael, four brothers and three sisters all from Italy and one from Florida. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Rosetta (John) Colaizzi and David Bianculli of New Jersey, Mina (Aldo) Gargano and Bruna (Martino) Giacovelli of Italy, Dr. Paul (Nancy) and Thomas J. (Betty), Arthur (Phyllis), Michael Bianculli, Jane (Paul) Kerr, Josephine (John) Folino of Pittsburgh, Midge (Allan) Bachewicz and Theresa Cervellera of Florida, Marty (Jennifer) of Ohio and Kathy Bianculli of Texas; also survived by many other relatives, friends, Meghan Blair and her staff, and other caregivers.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9, Funeral prayers Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.
Mary E. Thompson
Age 68, of Coraoplis, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Beloved daughter of Eleanore Thompson; sister of Suzanne (Walter) Werner, and Peter (Liz) Thompson of San Rafael, CA; aunt of Brian (Jacqulyn) and David (Lynn) Golightly; also survived by numerous caregivers with Passavant Memorial Homes. Mary loved butterflies, flowers, rings and especially her family and caregivers.
Service and Interment private.
William C. “Fuzzy” Fusaro
Age 90, of Lawrenceville, on Friday, July 17, 2015. Husband of the late Joan and Ceil; father of Diane, Wayne, Thomas (Joan) and the late Billy Fusaro; also survived by ten grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Service and interment private.
James M. “Jim” McNeilly
Age 62 of Level Green on Thursday July 23, 2015. Beloved Husband of Rose (Destro) McNeilly; father of Jamie (John), Jenna, Jillian, McNeilly; Pap Pap of Raylee McNeilly and Rhiannon Ferguson; brother of Marilyn (Patrick) Metheny, Samuel McNeilly, Patrick (Maggie) McNeilly, Carol (Jim) Braithwaite, Michael and the late Sarah McNeilly, Also Annette (Doug) Fryman, Joe (Sherry) Destro, Kathleen (Joe) Scanlon; also loved by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; especially including Edward and Marianne Leghart. Jim was a coach bus driver, and longtime VA employee.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian burial in St. Regis Church Trafford, PA Tuesday 9:30 AM. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Parking may be found behind the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to the Early Learning Institute (TELI) 2510 Baldwick Rd. Pgh. 15205
Rachael A. McNemar
Age 86, of Penn Hills, on Friday, July 17, 2015. Wife of the late Lloyd G. “Mac”; mother of Lloyd H. “Kip” (Sharon), Donna, and Nancy McNemar and Barbara (Richard) Jackley; also survived by six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Rachael was a lifetime member of the Penn Hills Free Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to Apollo Free Methodist Church, 1027 Route 56 East, Apollo, PA 15613
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. and
Tuesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m.