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Howard Gerald Bruss “Howie”
Age 87, of Mt. Washington, on Friday, February 13, 2026. Loving husband of Linda (Sardineer) Bruss for 54 years; father of Amy Chesebrough (Jon), Luke Bruss, Rebecca Wise (Chuck) and the late Stacey Dauer; grandfather of Josh, Emily, Ashley, Matthew, Amanda and Lexi; great-grandfather of Camryn; brother of the late Hank Bruss, Jim Bruss and Ruth Fondi; also survived by nieces and nephews. Howard retired from Matthews International after 46 years. He was a dedicated Pittsburgh sports fan. He was hardworking, kind, generous and even came with a sense of humor. Friends welcomed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Brusco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc. 214 Virginia Ave. Mt. Washington (412 381-2323). Funeral Mass in Mary, Queen of Peace Parish/ St. Mary of the Mount Church on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. www.bruscofalvo.com
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