October 25, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Vincent F. Mandella, 79, of Irwin, passed away with his wife by his side, Sunday, October 24, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 22, 1942 in McKeesport, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Siwiec) Mandella. Prior to his retirement, Vince was a journeyman electrician for IBEW Local 5 with 55 years of service and an officer of the Local 5. He was a member of St. Edward Parish, Herminie, the American Legion Pool League and Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing golf, and hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Ann (Prout) Mandella; son, Jim Mandella and his wife, Martina "Tina"; daughter, Denise Bell and her husband, Michael; brother, Joseph (Eileen) Mandella; grandchildren, Martina "Marti", Nicholas, Brandon and Addison "Addi". Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Edward Church, Herminie. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Kidney Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 23, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Linda Keenan, 64, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born, August 17, 1957 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Reid and JoAnne (Giles) Keenan. Prior to her retirement, Linda worked as a cook for various health care facilities. She enjoyed cooking, the company of her three dogs and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marissa Shipley, and brother, Kevin Keenan, She is survived by her sons, James and Mike; daughters, Jennifer Keenan, Jessica Smith and her husband, Daniel; brother, James Keenan; sisters, Kim Rosensteel and her husband, Ken, Cheryl Oliver; and grandchildren, Cameron, Hunter, Alexa, Delaney, Tyler, Jersey, Brea, Bailey, Michael, Noah and Landen. Friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 20, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kevin W. Miller, 66, of Jeannette, moved to Heaven, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born, December 16, 1954 in Greensburg, son of William Miller and the late Patricia (Spahr) Miller. Prior to his retirement, Kevin worked for Miller's Cash Feed in McKeesport and later drove truck for Craft Transportation. He was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School and enjoyed shooting pool and throwing Darts at the Wendell Club. He is survived by his son, Craig Miller and his wife, Claudia; daughters, Cindy Senica and Chrissy Mautino; brother, Kenneth (Denise) Miller; sister, Nadine (Frank) Haelle; grandchildren, Kristian, Alejandra, Sierra, Blair; and former wife, Lenore. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 16, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John David Wisniewski Jr., 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born, April 16, 1938 in Braddock, a son of the late John and Verna Wisniewski. Prior to his retirement, John was a millwright and built generators for Westinghouse Electric. He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of St. Agnes Parish, enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved taking trips to the casinos and especially liked spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bernie, Thomas and Robert; sisters, Sissy Wisniewski and Lucille Martchak. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Everett) Wisniewski; sons, David M. and John T; daughter, Theresa L. Wisniewski; grandchildren, Emily Marie, John Thomas Jr., Abby Rose; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 15, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kevin W. Knox, 61, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born January 9, 1960 in McKeesport, a son of the late Walter and Dolores Knox. Kevin was the assistant manager at Norwin Towne Square Shop 'n Save. He was a drummer in the U-Betz Band and enjoyed music and playing video games. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Mallen) Knox; son, Adam (Ashley) Knox; daughter, Nicole (Graham) Knox; brother, Eric (Heather) Knox; and grandson, Vinnie. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 14, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary Jane Murphy, 100, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Independence Court of Monroeville. She was born August 1, 1921 in Scottdale, Pa, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Haines Hawthorne. Prior to her retirement, Mary Jane was employed as a secretary by ANDCO Construction. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, Amaranth Grand Royal Matron of Pa. and the past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Irwin Chapter.
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October 11, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Martha L. McGowan, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home. She was born, June 4, 1938 in White Oak, Pa., a daughter of the late James L. and Georgia R. (Miller) Hall. Prior to her retirement, Martha was an executive secretary for Nuclear Science and later worked for Johnson the Florist. She enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles, flea marketing and camping with her family and friends in Donegal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Paul W. Jr. and Shawn McGowan; and brother, James Hall. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul W. McGowan; daughters, ShayLee Gonzales and her husband, Felix, Heather Mayer; grandchildren, Shando, Brianda, Rionno, Jessica, Joshua, Justin, Jake, Johnna, Jordan; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Wyatt and Aria. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Instead of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the American Cancer Society.
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to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Paul W. Jr. and Shawn McGowan; and brother, James Hall.
October 11, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ellwood P. Brady, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Services were private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriers Project in memory of Ellwood.
October 09, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary J. Becker, 52, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born, August 4, 1969 in Pittsburgh. Mary was the office manager for Armology of Western PA and a Norwin graduate. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and making stained glass. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Becker; son, Kevin Jr.; brothers Scott and Robert Wallace. There were be no visitation. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 06, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jacquelyne A. Droppa Raab, 74, of Turtle Creek, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born October 7, 1946 in Rankin, daughter of the late Sebastian and Martha (Horgan) Picone. Prior to her retirement, Jacquelyne was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Raab. She is survived by her two sons, Rob Droppa and his wife, Kriss and Ryan Droppa. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Brandy's on Main, 200 Main Street, Irwin, PA. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 06, 2021 |
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October 05, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bernice Pavlic, age 88 of Greensburg with previous residences in Jeannette and North Huntingdon peacefully passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born, December 23, 1932 in McKeesport, the youngest daughter of the late Henry and Nancy (Lynch) Wunderley. Prior to her retirement, Bernice was a bookkeeper for the Wendel Machine and Ringsdorf Corporation. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1949 and a longtime member of the United Presbyterian Church, N. Huntingdon. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, playing bingo, gardening, baking, card games, animals, and was a great mother and companion to her daughter Barbara. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pavlic; daughter, Linda Thomas; brothers, George and Robert Wunderley; sisters, LaVerne Bartulevicz, Laura Martin and Margaret Forsythe. She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Pavlic of Greensburg, Marsha Deaktor and husband Scott of Shady Side , Carol Faloona and husband William of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Emily, Anthony, Vincenza Faloona: North Huntingdon, Charles “Chase”, William "Wills" Deaktor: Pittsburgh. Services were private. Interment will be private in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.comIn . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
October 05, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Margaret “Peggy” Knieriem, 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away early Monday, October 4th at Independence Court of Monroeville. She was born, March 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Thomas and Olive Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia “Pat” and brother, Thomas. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Paul Dale Knieriem; two children, Wendy (William) Waugh of North Huntingdon and Paul (Meghan) Knieriem of Huntington, NY; and six grandchildren, Nicholas, Danielle, Jonathan, Zachary, Paul and Patrick. Peggy graduated from McKeesport High School in 1961 then attended nursing school at Montefiore Hospital and became an RN. She began her life’s work as an OR nurse in McKeesport Hospital then moved to private practice where she spent the majority of her career working for Dr. Spiegel and Dr. Fulciniti in White Oak. Peggy then moved onto manage seven physician practices for AGH. Before finishing her career at the Central Blood Bank and Bariatric Weight Loss Center. After retiring, she enjoyed time with family and friends at their house at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland. Peggy also enjoyed tole painting and shared her creations with many loved ones. She was an active member of both Norwin Christian Church of North Huntingdon and St. John’s Lutheran Church of Swanton, MD, and former member of Christ United Methodist Church, N. Huntingdon. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. The family would like to thank the Hagedorn-Harrison family for their love and support.
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September 22, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael Paul Ballas, age 84, of North Huntington, PA, passed away on September 21st, 2021 after a series of recent strokes and a courageous battle with cancer over the last 15 years. Michael was the beloved husband of Norma Lee Ballas for 58 years and loving father of Michael R. Ballas of Delaware and Mark Ballas of Alpharetta, Georgia. Michael was also survived by his brother Jack and wife Rita, sister Mary Elizabeth McCutcheon, brother, Paul and wife Jean.
Michael is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous loving friends.
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September 17, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Alex S. Horvath, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born October 17, 1934 in McKeesport, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Zohaire) Horvath. Prior to his retirement, Alex was a steel worker for US Steel with 42 years of service and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps having served during the Korean War Era. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of N. Huntingdon, N-Scale Club, was a model train enthusiast and loved being outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Horvath; brothers, Joseph, William, Michael, Charles and Louis. He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene (Perrick) Horvath; sons, Stephen Horvath, Shawn Horvath, Duane McKenna and his wife, Wanda; daughters, Connie Brever and her husband, Douglas, Teri Post and her husband, Steve; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, N. Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
