April 02, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John J. Maticko Jr., 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home. He was born April 25, 1930 in Van Voorhis, Pa., a son of the late John J. and Anne Billie Maticko. Prior to his retirement, John was general manager for WEDO Radio Station and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He was an avid flea marketer and loved to tinker with electronics and cameras. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Maticko. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Kusmierek Maticko; daughters, Maria Brockman and Roseanne Maticko. Friends will be received on Thursday from 9 - 9:30 a.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gateway Hospice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
April 01, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Douglas G. Vranish, 61, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born July 9, 1957 in Johnstown, a son of the late Milan and Beverly (Brown) Vranish. Doug was the owner of Doug Vranish Plumbing and Heating and was a member of Christ The Light of the World Church, Duquesne. He was a car enthusiast and an avid Pittsburgh sports team fan. He enjoyed visiting the City of Pittsburgh, loved cutting grass, being Evander's pap pap, spending time with his family and had a larger than life personality with a sense of humor to match. He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica Kingerski; sons, Jacob Vranish and his wife, Alyssa; Benjamin Vranish (Babs); daughter, Sarah Vranish; brother, Matthew Vranish and his wife, Cindy; sisters, Sandra (Daniel) Skerbetz, Susan (Glenn) Wells; and grandson, Evander. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mario Lemieux Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 30, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
JoAnn Gruber , age 57 of North Huntingdon died March 30, 2019 at home. She was born November 10, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pa, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Patricia Rizzo Banaszak. JoAnn graduated from Hempfield High School. She was a representative for Cutco. She enjoyed sitting around her fire outside of her home and decorating her yard and home with fall and Christmas blow-ups. Close friends referred to her as "momma". She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert, one brother James Banaszak and his wife Cheryl, nephew Michael Banaszak and his girlfriend Shyanne Wigield. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 28, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lawrence McClure Wilson, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born January 20, 1937 in Bentleyville, Pa., a son of the late John and Eunice Greenlee Wilson. Lawrence earned his Master's Degree in special education from California University, was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Christian Life Church, Trafford. Lawrence started his career as a speech therapist for Somerset County School District and later worked for Polk Medical Center as a program director for the last ten years. He loved to hunt, fish and was an avid antique and flea marketeer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Herbert, James and John; sister, Margaret Zarak. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Colleen Harkcom Wilson; sister, Grace Wilson; brother, Arthur (Beverly) Wilson; and sister-in-law, Frances Wilson. Friends will be received on Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the Christian Life Church of Trafford, 900 7th Street Ext., Trafford, PA. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 26, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Aaron Plecenik, 36, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away March 19, 2019. He was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School, class of 2000. Aaron was an electrician who loved his trade. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his guitar and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. His best hobbies were his son, Aaron Jr., age 9 and daughter, Nevada, age 8. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Lisa James Plecenik; parents, Dennis and Sherri Plecenik; older brother, Adam Plecenik; grandmother, Sophie Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 24, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Stephen C. Bill, age 91 of North Huntingdon died March 23, 2019 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born February 28, 1928 in McKeesport, a son of the late Steve and Evelyn Vanetta Bill. Prior to his retirement Stephen was employed by Teledyne Firth Sterling. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy as a Seabee, a member of Beulah Park Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Hennessey Bill and one sister, Virginia Puskeric. He is survived by one son Brian Bill (Melissa), three daughters, Stephanie Miller, Paula Mercalde (William), Marcella Duke (Jay), one brother, Walter Bill (Marjorie) , 5 grandchildren Steven (Andrea), Craig (Amy), Justin (Nancy),Derrick (Aish), Jacob and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to a military charity of your choice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 23, 2019 |
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March 22, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jerome Wright, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born June 15, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Walter W. and Sophie Wright. Prior to his retirement, Jerry was an information systems manager for WESCO and a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish and enjoyed attending air shows, train shows, all Norwin community events and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Schroer Wright; sons, Walter Wright and his wife, Bridget, Jerry Wright Jr. and his wife, Faith; daughters, Marsha Meyers, Kathy Novacek and her husband, Dave; grandchildren, Charlie (Jamie), Brianna, A.J. Randi, Katie, Tally; great-granddaughter, Savannah; and sister, Lori Whelan. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 20, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lawrence W. Meinen, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born January 9, 1931 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Lawrence and Lillian (Drost) Meinen. Prior to his retirement, Lawrence was an operations manager for Precise Technology, Inc., North Versailles and a veteran of the US Army having served in Germany during the Korean War Era. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, served on the Mon/Yough Trail Council and enjoyed rails-to-trails bicycling, fishing, model trains and boating. He was dedicated to friends and family, always eager to lend a hand, emotional support or share a good time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Zimmerman Meinen. He is survived by his son, Larry Meinen and his wife, Barbara, grandchildren Abby and Matt; daughter, Laureen Houston, grandchildren Elizabeth and Caroline; brother, Ronald (JoAnn) Meinen. Friends will be received on Friday from 4 to 8 pm at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 9 am in Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mon/Yough Trail Council, Elizabeth, PA.
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March 16, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rosa D'Amico Tommasi, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born November 5, 1938 in Vittoria, Italy, a daughter of the late Emanuele and Giovanna D'Amico. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Giovanni Tommasi; son, Elio Tommasi and his wife, Dawn; daughter, Rosa DeFeo and her husband, James; grandchildren, Gabby (Matt), Sabrina, Giovanni, James, Elaina and Elio; brothers, Carmello and Salvatore D'Amico; sisters, Angela Lauretta and Elena D'Amico; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 13, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Costantino, 80, of Irwin, passed away Monday, March 12, 2019 at his home. He was born August 18, 1938 in Turtle Creek, PA. Prior to his retirement, John was a machinist and tool & die maker and a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish and was a ham radio operator. He is survived by his wife, Linda Grace Rominski Costantino; sons, Anthony Costantino and his wife, Amber, John Costantino; daughters, Tina Costantino Leslie and Tricia Asaro; sister, Donna Penkova and her husband, Joseph; and seven grandchildren. There will be no visitations. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in memory of John. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 12, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David J. Fusco, 63, of Rillton, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his home. He was born April 16, 1955 in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph and Violet (Lapcevic) Fusco. David was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing the harmonica, listening to music, was a good cook and loved being with his family and friends. He is survived by his stepson, Paul Klipa; brother, Joseph Fusco; aunt, Dorothy Cheselske; uncle, Lou Fusco; two nieces and numerous cousins. A memorial service will take place in The Norwin Alliance Church, on Saturday, March 16 at 1pm. Donations may be made to the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 12, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
, 91, of Saratoga, Ca., formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was born December 9, 1927 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the
late Michael Stephen and Mary (Zsalabak) Voron. John was a graduate of Penn Tech
Institute. Prior to his retirement from US Steel as a piping designer, he was a patent
draftsman for Robertshaw Fulton Controls. He was a member of St. Stephen Byzantine
Catholic Church. John was also a veteran of the US Marine Corps 1st Battalion 7th
Regiment and served in China and the occupying forces in Japan during WWII from 1945 –
1947. He enjoyed art, gardening, cooking ethnic Ukrainian/Russian food, and spending
time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Nancy M. Foley Voron; brothers, Michael (Helen) and William (Irene) Voron; and sister,
Mary (Frank) Natalie. He is survived by his sons, Mark T., John R., Vincent J. (Salima), and
Nicholas A. (Mary), grandchildren Joshua Slagy, Erik Voron (Esra), Nicole Paulovich
(Darrin), Vincent S. Voron, Lucas S. Voron, Nikolai M. Voron and Michaela M. Voron, great-
granddaughter Peyton Paulovich; cherished sister in-law Patricia White (Jeff); brother in-law
John P. Foley (Judith). Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176
Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday, March 22 from 4-8 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be
held on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment
to follow in Long Run Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s
Byzantine Catholic Church. wwwshirleyfuneralhome.com
March 10, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ricky Donald Goehring, 54, of McKeesport, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the home of his loving parents, Norma and Bob Goehring. Ricky was employed at the US Postal Service, North Side, Pittsburgh for 30 years and was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School Class of '82. He enjoyed trips to the beach, bicycle riding and working around his house. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Norma Goehring; daughter, Rachel Goehring; brother, Randy Goehring and his wife, Mary; niece, Julie; and Godson, Zachary and his wife, Rebecca. Family and friends will gather at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 6-7 p.m. Ricky was a loving son, brother and father and will be missed beyond words. We all love you Ricky. Till we meet again. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 07, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
George L. Glagola, 74, of North Huntingdon passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 7, 1945 in Wilmington, DE, a son of the late George and Blanche (Nicholas) Glagola. Prior to his retirement, George was a slicing technician for Verizon and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He enjoyed playing softball, basketball and volleyball, and enjoyed listening to oldies music. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Virginia Logesky Glagola; son, George Glagola; daughters, Gia Sanders and her husband, Jay, Kristen Wassel; grandchildren, Caden and Sarah; and lifetime friend, Jim Barry. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne Home, Greensburg. The family would like to thank Allegheny Healthcare Hospice for their loving care and compassion they provided for George and also for all the love and support they received from family and friends during this difficult time. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
