Leslie Nelson Horwat
July 22, 2023 |
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John H. Bramhall Jr.
July 19, 2023 |
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Elizabeth "Betty" C. Fisher
July 15, 2023 |
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Elizabeth "Betty" C. Fisher, 87, of Irwin formerly of Edgewood, passed away, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. She was born September 11, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Sangl) Kelly. Betty was a homemaker and raised six children and was the bookkeeper for E.R & D.J. Fisher Construction. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Fisher; son-in-law, Francis Michaux; brothers, Terrance and Kenneth Kelly. She is survived by her sons, Donald Jr. (Catherine), Ronald (Barbara), Jeffrey (Tina) and Kevin (Anna); daughters, Susan Fisher her dedicated caregiver and Christine Michaux; sister, Paula (Gerald) Logue; grandchildren, Laura (Adam), Amy, Aileen, Ryan, Domenic (Brenda), Anna (Grant), Nicole (Adam), Morgan (James), Carly, Madison, Sarah, Katie, Anna, Kevin; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are private. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Nancy M. Thomas
July 15, 2023 |
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Nancy M. Thomas, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at UPMC East, Monroeville. She was born May 12, 1937 in North Braddock, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Shuble) Rozanec. Nancy was a founding member of St. Agnes Church and active with Christian Mothers. She volunteered countless hours in St. Agnes School cafeteria and was a Girl Scout Leader. After moving to Virginia in the '80's she was an active member of Christ the Redeemer Parish in Sterling, VA and was very faith driven. Nancy was a caring and compassionate woman and an inspiration to us all. She had patience of a saint and had enough love in her heart for every person on earth. Family meant everything to her, always putting their needs before her own and was the glue of the family giving hugs that held everyone together. She loved cooking and baking life changing pies, spending time with her family, reading, working puzzles and gardening.
Frank Michael Modrak
July 11, 2023 |
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Doris Elaine Boggs
July 05, 2023 |
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Joe Ginter
July 04, 2023 |
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Claire J. Schake
June 29, 2023 |
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Claire J. Schake, 60, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Services are private. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642.
Mary Jane Henry
June 19, 2023 |
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Working at Bell Telephone Company, she met the love of her life, Herbert Henry. They married in 1955 and together they lovingly raised six children. She later returned to work for PNC Bank where she retired in 1997.
She suffered great loss in her life with the death of her two daughters, Susan and Barbara, but she used that loss to teach her children and grandchildren that there was nothing more important in life than family. She was generous with her hugs and taught us that any conversation with family ended with saying “I love you”. Mary Jane was happiest when her family was gathered around her table, where no meal ended without one of her desserts. Her love language was feeding and taking care of people who meant the most, a passion carried on by many of her children and grandchildren.
Her faith was an integral part of her life, from childhood until her passing. She was a founding member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Huntingdon, where she was active in parish council, Christian Mothers, and was a religious education teacher. Many will remember the church bus tours she organized, the fish fries she helped orchestrate, and the Mary’s Garden she planned. Tending the Mary’s Garden was a labor of love for her and her late husband, Herb, for many years.
Another love of her life was her Norwin community. As a resident of Penns Woods, Mary Jane was a founding member and officer of the Penns Woods Civic Association and its Ladies’ Auxiliary. When her children were young, she was PTA President at Stewartsville Elementary School, and was a Cub Scout den mother and Girl Scout leader. She served as a Westmoreland County election official for more than 50 years. She was a former board member of the Norwin Area Meals on Wheels, and a kitchen volunteer where the Tuesday Crew knew her as “MJ”. Mary Jane was also active in AARP Chapter 3321 where she held various leadership positions and planned many cruises and bus tours. She was known for her fund-raising abilities for the organizations she led, planning many a card party, luncheon, and auction. Beginning in 2014, Mary Jane proudly walked with family and friends as “Herb’s Gang” in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in memory of her late husband, raising nearly $50,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herb, her daughters Susan and Barbara, her sister Roberta Linton, her brother Robert P. Salamon, Jr. and many beloved family members and friends.
She is survived by her children Cynthia Beck (Jay), Robert Henry (Julie), David Henry (Beth), and Sandra Socrates (Tony). She is also survived by grandchildren who she dearly loved, Brad Rohlf (Caitlyn), Jeffrey Beck (Megan), Jessica Henry (Joshua Rihs), Megan Beck, Christopher Henry (Erin), Jessica McGaffic (Alec), Anthony Socrates, Nicholas Socrates (fiancée Caitlyn Hunter), and Jennifer Wilson (Matthew), and by great grandchildren Connor, Blair, Landon, Hudson, Nathan, Ellie, and two due to arrive this year. She is additionally survived by a sister, Dorothy Sullivan, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to two causes close to Mary Jane’s heart, The Norwin Area Meals on Wheels, 12735 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 and the Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Nadine Habura Plummer
June 12, 2023 |
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Nadine Habura Plummer, age 91, peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2023 at her home in Knoxville, TN with her daughter at her side. She was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Nadine was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 16, 1932 and grew up in the Forest Hills area. She graduated from Shadyside School of Nursing and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. Her compassionate and caring nature lent itself well to a nursing career as clinical instructor in various Pittsburgh hospitals and later as Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility. On August 12, 1961 Nadine married Robert Lee “Bob” Plummer. They raised two children, Chris and Tom, and together built a life of service to the church and community, serving many organizations in the Pittsburgh area. Nadine’s faith and strength were evident as she and Bob survived Tom‘s death at the age of 22, eventually encouraging other parents who had lost children through The Compassionate Friends. Nadine delighted in cooking and baking, not only serving gourmet meals for family and friends and frequently providing meals for those in need, but also volunteering in the kitchen at Meals on Wheels for 18 years and at the Greensburg, PA Christ’s Church salad bar where she had been a member. Nadine and Bob loved to travel and enjoyed many cruises all over the world with dear friends. Following Bob’s death in 2013 Nadine relocated to Knoxville in 2018 to be close to Chris and her family. Although 86 at the time, she quickly made many friends because of the extraordinary person she was. Nadine was one of a kind, someone who put others before herself. She had a strong work ethic and was always the first to help out. She was genuine, patient, and always kind to everyone, holding her friends in high regard. Her faith in Jesus was an inspiration to many. She loved to follow sports and play board games and was a skillful conversationalist, always up on the latest news. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. She was dear “Aunt Dean” to her two nieces and precious “Nana” to her beloved grandchildren, Elise and Cole, keeping them well stocked with cookies and hugs. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Amelia (Malacky) Habura, sister, Beverly Habura, loving husband, Robert Plummer and son, Thomas Plummer. She is survived by her daughter, Christin McDaniel (husband, Lee) of Knoxville, two grandchildren, Elise McDaniel and Cole McDaniel, and two nieces and their families. Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m., the Rev. Gretchen Peske officiating. Interment will be private in Irwin Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Christ’s Church, 145 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Daniel Gene Wilson
June 12, 2023 |
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Daniel Gene Wilson, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. He was born November 24, 1949 in Howell, MI, a son of the late Rex and Nina (Wainright) Wilson. Prior to his retirement, Dan was an insurance sales representative for Pennsylvania Farmers Insurance Co. and worked part time for Shorkey's Auto Parts. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War and enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing softball. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (DeSantis) Wilson; sons, Christopher Wilson, Brandson Wilson and his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Dr. Jessica Culbterson and her husband, William, Danielle Fitzpatrick and her fiance, Eric; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jaylyn, Payton, Collin, Brynn, Madison, Jacob, Audrey and Olive. There will be no visitation. Private interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Pittsburgh. Memorials may be made to UPMC Family Hospice, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601 or https://tiny.cc/FHmemorial. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Lance Eric Olsen
June 12, 2023 |
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Lance Eric Olsen, 52, of Hutchinson, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born July 7, 1970 in Pittsburgh, son of Bonita (Popovich) Olsen and the late Edward J. Olsen. Eric was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '88 and earned a degree from the Johnson & Wells University Culinary Arts Institute, Rhode Island. He was a chef for Golden Corral, Applebee's, Rocco's Inn, Ponderosa and Fishtales in Kentucky and enjoyed cooking and fishing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Edward J. (Kristin) Olsen and John A. Olsen (Lori Moffat Sinchar); nephews, John Todd, Tyler Casey, Garrett; nieces, Rebekah Alleen and Andrea; great nephews, Cayden and Trevor. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Donations may be made to the Olsen Family, 210 Verdant Street, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 or online at www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
Sophie E. Vargo
June 11, 2023 |
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Sophie E. Vargo, 95, of Duquesne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The daughter of the late George and Alice (Klipa) Evkovich, she was born on July 15, 1927 in Yukon, PA. She was predeceased by her brother, Mike Evkovich and sister, Mildred Dubich.
For years, Sophie held the longest record of employment in the City of Duquesne working 52 years as a sales clerk for Sally Fashions.
She served as a Sunday school teacher for over 70 years at her beloved St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville. “Teta Sophie” - as she was known by hundreds of children - always had her kids with her on Sundays and taught them that “We don’t run from God, we run to God.” Sophie loved her church family. Sophie was a founding member and pillar of St. Nicholas Church fundraising tirelessly in order for the church to be built in 1970. She organized the ‘Od Srce’ Committee to benefit those in need in her church and community. She also volunteered her time in fundraising and working for Shadeland Camp. Sophie deeply appreciated all those who supported these organizations and her work for them.
Her unflagging service to the church and those in need brought her many honors and events that recognized her extraordinary impact. She was presented with an Episcopal Grammata - a Certificate of Faithfulness and Dedication to the Eastern Orthodox American and Canadian Diocese. In 1981, she was the recipient of The Post Gazette Citizen of the Year Award, and she was the first recipient of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Heritage Commission Award. She also received recognition from the Commissioners of Allegheny County and the City of Duquesne for her volunteer service for the American Cancer Society, Children’s Hospital, Harmarville Rehabilitation Center, various nursing homes in the area, Family House and The Tamburitzans.
Sophie was known for her sharp mind and quick wit. She rarely missed a detail and loved nothing more than to enjoy a good laugh with people, often telling stories to cheer up those who were hurting. In recent years, Sophie was helped by many who enabled her to live at home until the last several weeks of her life. On behalf of Sophie, her niece Elizabeth (Evkovich) Riddlesberger would like to thank the following - Dee Dee Baskot, Donna Vranasevic, Tom and Denise Englert and family, Birdie Fix, Carla Williamson and family, Danielle Smith and family, Janet Pribanic and family, Pat Kolar, Mary Ann Rome, Jaime Codispoti, Melissa Kochka, Mary Ann Tomich, Sava Saula, Martha Medich, Chuck and Claudia Lewicki, Bernie Cornelli and family, Mark Novakovich and family, Vic Pilipovich, and the Markoff, Klipa, Karas, Visnic, and Jovanovich families. Your thoughtfulness and loving care meant the world to us both. May God return such kindness to you. Od Srce.
There will be no visitation. Interment will be private in Grandview Cemetery, Export, PA. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Jeremy George Cifra
June 07, 2023 |
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Paul R. Snyder Sr.
June 07, 2023 |
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