Obituary of Christine Louise Gross

Age 98, of Sygan Hill, died peacefully on March 16, 2016 at Southwoods Assisted Living Center in Titusville, PA., where she had lived for the past 4 years. Christine was born December 9, 1917, the eldest daughter of Joseph Dernorsek and Johanna Cadiz Dernorsek. Christine married Joseph Gross of Bridgeville in 1939. Christine and Joe owned and operated an independent grocery store, Gross’ Market, in Morgan, PA for 22 years before retiring in 1977. Christine enjoyed sewing and worked as a seamstress after retiring from the family business. She is survived by her husband of 76 years, Joseph Gross, her brother Joseph of Belgrade Lakes, ME, her sister Bertha of Gibsonia, PA, her sons Joe (Kim) of Franklin, PA, Robert (Sandra) of Vero Beach, FL, Kenneth (Charlene) of Port Allegany, PA and Allen of Orlando, FL; as well as eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Family and friends received Monday from 4-8 PM at the Warchol Funeral Home Inc. 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at Holy Child Parish. Interment to follow at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Southwoods Assisted Living Center, 322 S Martin Street, Titusville, PA 16354.