Dr. Satyananda Chakrabarti
January 15, 2026 |
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Deloris J. Bales
January 15, 2026 |
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Deloris J. Bales, age 95 of North Huntingdon, passed away on January 14, 2026 at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg. She was born on August 18, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie McClure Derr. Deloris was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Ridge Road Women's Club, both a girl scout leader and a boy scout den leader. Deloris enjoyed knitting. she often knitted baby blankets, caps, sweaters, lap robes and afghans. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John W. Bales, and two brothers, Charles and Robert Derr and a sister Marjorie Ekin. She is survived by one son, John C. Bales (wife Karen), two daughters, Sue Ann Jacobs (husband Douglas) and Janice Durmis (husband Charles), seven grandchildren, Jessica, John, Rachel (husband Louis), Mitchell (wife Sara), Nathan, Joshua (wife Ava), Jacob (wife Morgan), and seven great-grandchildren, Ivana, Isaac, Sarah, Vincent, Madeline, Connor, and Brooks. Friends will be received at JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at which time a service will be held in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Deloris's name to the Christ United Methodist Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Marie "Mimi" E. Bricker
January 15, 2026 |
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Friends and family will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM. A service will take place at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with private interment to follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Marie's name to Best Friends Animal Society, a no-kill shelter nonprofit in Kanab, Utah.
Cindy A. (Seefeld) Schweikarth
January 14, 2026 |
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With deep love and steady faith, we announce that Cindy has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From the moment we can remember, Cindy’s life was a reflection of her faith. She didn’t just believe in God, she trusted Him. In everything she did, she leaned on prayer, patience, and the quiet confidence that God was always in control. Her faith was gentle but strong, humble yet unshakable. Cindy showed her love for God through the way she loved others. She loved without conditions, without judgment, and without hesitation. She listened, she forgave, she prayed, and she cared deeply. When life was hard, she didn’t complain, she prayed. When others were hurting, she reminded them to trust God, even when the answers weren’t clear. She taught us what compassion looks like. She taught us what patience looks like. Most of all, she taught us what it means to live with faith not just on Sundays, but every single day. Cindy found comfort in knowing that this world was temporary and that heaven was promised. Today, while our hearts ache, we take peace in knowing she is exactly where she always believed she would be wrapped in God’s love, reunited with those who went before her, and finally at rest. Her faith shaped generations. It lives on in the prayers she taught, the love she gave, and the example she left behind. Though we will miss her deeply, we rejoice knowing her faith has been made sight. In addition to her parents, Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, William Seefeld and Shirley Gray Seefeld, and two sisters, Bobbie Wetzler and Kathy Blystone. She is survived by one son, Christopher Feltes (wife Shannon), two daughters, Tina Steinkopf (husband Carl) and Nikki Feltes, two brothers, Mike Seefeld (wife Susie) and Tom Seefeld (wife Mary), one sister, Becky Niderstros (husband Clint), grandchildren Chad Gasparro (wife Lexi), Jesse Gasparro (husband Kevin), Joshua Gasparro (wife Tessa), Blaise Phillips (husband Kaleb), Briona Feltes, and Tanner Feltes, several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and her best friend of 41 years, Donna Eathorne. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 10 AM with interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Cindy’s family in order to assist with funeral costs. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Earl F. Mills
January 12, 2026 |
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Linda M. Bechtold
January 09, 2026 |
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Linda M. Bechtold, age 76, formerly of Wilkinsburg and Swissvale (which she greatly preferred over North Huntingdon), passed away on January 8, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1949 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert Moran Sr. and Mary Alder Moran. Linda graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in the Class of 1967. She made many memories during this time with her "Burg Buddies". Linda went on to fulfill a career as a beautician with Coiffures 700 Salon in Wilkinsburg, before settling into her role as a homemaker. Linda was very artistic. She enjoyed card-making, crocheting, and painting. She loved fashion, gardening, and watching the QVC channel. Linda took pride in her Irish heritage and even had an Irish tattoo. She was a great cook and was known for her delicious meat loaf. Most of all, Linda cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She could always be found at their sporting events, where she was affectionately known by everyone as "Nay-Nay". In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Edward "Butch" Bechtold (who was also her 7th grade sweetheart), and one sister, Mary O'Leary (husband Robert). She is survived by two daughters, Amy Hileman (husband Michael) and Kristy Champion (Jason Cheripka), one brother, Robert Moran Jr. (wife Annie), one sister, Donna Breitkreutz (late husband Robert), and grandchildren, Brennan, Ryan, Karsyn, and Reegan. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 2 to 7 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Eirik Bendiksen
January 07, 2026 |
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Eirik Bendiksen, age 73 of North Huntingdon died January 6, 2026, at Brookdale in Murrysville. He was born March 1, 1952, in Moskenes, Norway, a son of the late John and Thorb Jorg Bendiksen. Prior to his retirement, Eirik was employed by J.C. Penny in sales. He enjoyed playing guitar, carpentry, computers and folk music. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine A. Bendiksen, one brother, Einar Bendiksen (Sandra), and one sister Gerd Correll (Jack). He is survived by one son, Allan Rose Jr. (Stacy), three daughters, Margie Jurich (John), Mindy Stevenson (Ted), Cindy DiNunzio (Robert), one sister Wenche Griffith (Robert). He was loved by his grandchildren, Julie (Brad), Chris, Heather, Matthew (Jess), Alexis, Nicholas, Laura and Emily. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on January 17, 2026, from 10-11 AM. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ViaQuest Hospice Foundation 525 Metro Place, North Dublin, Ohio, 43017
Glenn David Gilmore
January 07, 2026 |
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Glenn David Gilmore, age 75 of North Huntingdon died January 6, 2026, at his home. He was born February 4, 1950, in Allegheny County, a son of Peter Frederick Jordon and Ada Metz Gilmore. Prior to his retirement, Glenn was employed as a Correction Officer for Westmoreland County. He was a member of the Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsman's Club where he enjoyed target shooting. Glenn was among the first graduating class of South Allegheny High School. He was also a member of the Polish Club of Westmoreland City and proud of his Irish Heritage. One of the fondest memories his family has of him is playing Santa Clause at Christmas. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene Olenik Gilmore, brother and sister-in-law, two sisters, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and family pets. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Donna L. Whitehead
January 07, 2026 |
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Donna L. Whitehead, age 93 of North Huntingdon, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1932, in Ardara, a daughter of the late Harry Redinger and Lucinda Confer Redinger. Prior to her retirement, Donna was employed as a district manager for Avon Cosmetics. In her free time, she looked forward to reading books and working on crossword puzzles. Donna was a worldwide traveler, and she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren in Myrtle Beach. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Whitehead, and one son, Scott "Dean" Whitehead. She is survived by two sons, Wesley Whitehead (wife Mary Etta), David Whitehead (wife Valerie), one daughter-in-law, Mary, one sister, Beth, four grandchildren, David (wife Leah), Wendy (husband Craig), Jonathan (wife Melissa), and Nathan (wife Jennifer), and four great-grandchildren, Ava Grace, Bennett, Lilly, and Bella. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Friday from 10 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will take place at 12 PM. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Jean Elizabeth Seale
January 06, 2026 |
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She is also survived by one brother, Samuel Alexander McCullough (wife Kay) of Naples, Florida.
Jean trusted Christ as her Savior on February 16, 1948. Like many of her peers, she had heard the Gospel all her life, knew her spiritual need and wanted someday to be saved. She didn’t understand the truth that she needed to be saved “NOW”! When she understood the urgency of her need, she desperately wanted to know that her sins were forgiven! With her mother sitting with her on her bed and with an open Bible, she recounted to her the story of the Ethiopian man in his chariot and the evangelist, Philip, who had been sent by God to bring him the Gospel. The man was reading from Isaiah 53 where he would have read verse 5; “He (Jesus) was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brings peace was on Him, and with His stripes, he was healed.” Lifting up her arms in joy, she said, “I’ve got it! I see it now!” She discovered that the Lord Jesus had suffered and died for HER sins. She was baptized as a believer April 24 of the same year and from the late 1950’s was a member of a fellowship of believers that met in the Friendship Avenue Gospel Hall and later, the McKeesport Gospel Hall.
Her priorities in life were her family and the things of God. She loved her family and she prayed with her husband for each one every day. She would tell her children, “I pray for you every day!” and she did. Her prayers will be greatly missed. She loved those around her as well, caring for their spiritual needs, and so she sponsored Bible studies in her home for ladies in the neighborhood. She was a Sunday School teacher of teen girls for many years. She loved the Word of God and was happy to talk about the Scriptures. She loved to hear the Gospel preached and was always interested in campaigns where the Word was going out.
Jean loved doing crossword puzzles and did them daily until the very end.
Visitation and services will be held Thursday, January 8, at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, Irwin, PA. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM. The funeral service follows at 11:30 AM. Interment will be at the Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, 14679 U.S. Rte. 30, Irwin, PA, for the immediate family only. A luncheon at Antonelli’s in Irwin will be served following the cemetery service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lord’s servants (local & abroad) and the Lord’s work through organizations such as Truth & Tidings Gospel Trust (truthandtidings.com).
Sara (Sally) Miller Strait
January 06, 2026 |
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Sara (Sally) Miller Strait, age 90, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away on January 5, 2026 at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. She was born on February 6, 1935, in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late James and Olive Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Robert Strait, and grandson, Taylor Robert Strait. Sally is survived by sons, Scott and wife Diane Del Signore, Kenneth and wife Kimberly McKown Strait, Steve and wife Anna, David and wife Doretta, by her daughter Sara Mayo and husband Richard, and by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren, Braxton, Lena, Owen, Will, and Jettson. Sally was a 1953 graduate of East McKeesport High School and attended Thiel College, class of 1957. She was a member of Brush Creek Lutheran Church, where she served as treasurer for 25 years, Handbell Choir Director for over 30 years and assistant organist. She was a former piano teacher and quilting instructor, and a world traveler of seven continents and 85 countries. There will be no visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Sally’s life will be held on Friday, February 27 at 11AM at Brush Creek Lutheran Church with The Reverend Roger L. Steiner presiding. Memorial donations may be given to Brush Creek Lutheran Church, 177 Brush Creek Rd, Irwin, PA 15642. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Deborah V. Sellitto
January 03, 2026 |
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Raymond Hill
January 02, 2026 |
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William Henry Kersten Jr.
January 01, 2026 |
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William Henry Kersten Jr., 85, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1940, the son of the late William H. Kersten Sr. and Esther Emma Martz Kersten in Delmont, Pennsylvania. William, known to many as Bill/ Willie, retired from Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh after many years of service. Following his retirement, he continued working for Siemens in Charlotte, North Carolina, and later for GMS in East Pittsburgh. He was a member of Word of Life Church in Greensburg. Bill had a quiet appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed two cookies and a coffee to start his day, visits to the library, reading books on his porch while awaiting Meals on Wheels, a daily trip to visit friends at the post office, working on challenging 3-D puzzles, and spending time tinkering with his tractor. He had a special fondness for his cat, Henry, and treasured most the laughter and company of his family when they stopped by to see him. He is survived by his sisters, Royetta Shick (Donald) and Margaret “Peg” Kovalchuck (Fred); his five children, Anita Massimini (Joseph), Emmalee Tusco (Alex), Cherie O’Neal (Robert), Ray Kersten, and Royetta Rowe (Doug); 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Taylor Kersten; his second wife, Beatrice Haines Kersten; his son, Edward Sisson; his grandson, Michael O’Sullivan; and his nephew, Dale Waugaman. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A service will be held Monday in the funeral home chapel at 11 AM with Pastor Harvey Thurston officiating. Interment will follow at Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to Norwin Meals on Wheels, an organization that Bill appreciated. 
Frances Marion Caputo
December 25, 2025 |
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