November 26, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ralph R. Courtley, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland. He was born, December 22, 1931, in Braddock, a son of the late Robert and Christina (Wigle) Courtley. Prior to his retirement, he was a security guard for Mesta Machine Company. Ralph was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading, especially his Bible, cooking, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Dingel Courtley; and sister, Edna Bowman. He is survived by his son, Robert Courtley and his wife, Camille; daughters, Linda Gabersek and her husband George, Sandra Carson and her husband Warren; grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Jacob Courtley, Scott and Jaison (Kelly) Marshall, Jennifer (Will) Stouffer, Jeffrey, Darryl and Tony Carson, Chad Gabersek and Jessica Atwater; and five great-grandchildren, Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www,shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 23, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Walter B. Yager, 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was born April 20, 1943 in Versailles Boro, a son of the late Walter B. and LaVerne (Sullivan) Yager. Prior to his retirement, Walter was a CFO for Braddock Medical Center for 30 years and was a member of St. Agnes Parish. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1961. Walter was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, McKeesport Boys and Girls Club, volunteered with the veterans organizations and brought the Vietnam Wall to Renzie Park in August with the dedication and help of his friend, Ryan Dinicola, and dedicated it to his son, Sean. He was also involved with the Vietnam Veterans Inc., Vietnam Breakfast Club and the McKeesport Lions Club. Walter was a kind and generous man that would give you the shirt off his back. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Sean Yager. He is survived by his loving wife, Lavonne (Chancio) Yager; daughter, Holly Adam and her husband, Dale; half-brother, Robert Kappler Jr.; his three grandchildren who he adored and they called him "BUM", Cody, Kayla and Ryan. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 23, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley Orr, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was born August 20, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Hempel Kimmel. Prior to her retirement, Shirley was a food service prep for Isalys, Marriott and Kerber's, and was a homemaker and loved to cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Orr Sr.; daughter, Vickie Suggars; and brothers, Ralph and Howard. She is survived by her son, Richard Jr. (Catherine); daughter, Shirley Favero ( Tony); sister, Betty Meloney; four grandchildren, Jessica, Lindsay, Richard III, Mackenzie; four great- grandchildren, Nicholas, Brianna, Rylee and Carson. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa., on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Irwin Union Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 22, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
, age 63 of Greensburg died November 21, 2018 at her home. She was born February 2, 1955 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Willard and Maxine Sypolt Kleppinger. Joyce was a member of the Norwin Church of the Nazarene. She was musically inclined and enjoyed southern gospel music. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mark in 2016, and one stepson. She is survived by her son Todd and his wife Carrie, one daughter, Amy Gurki, two stepsons, two sisters, Patti Smith (Rick Morris), Dawn Jalosky (David), 8 grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 24 at 11 a.m. at the Norwin Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Nate Patnode officiating. Memorials may be made to the family in lieu of flowers. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 20, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Anastasia "Ann" Visocky, 95, of Redstone Highlands North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Lottie Skero. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Potocki, Elizabeth Honeychuck, Irene Palko, and Mary Kuzar; and her son-in-law, Daniel Kovac. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Frank J. Visocky; children, Edward Visocky (Denise), Janet Kovac, Catherine Tokar (Robert); grandchildren, Jena (Andy) Whipkey, Danielle (Scott) Lang, Jake (Nicole) Kovac, and Corey Tokar; great-grandchildren, Hannah Lang, Mason Lang, Xavier Lang, Aaron Kovac and Luke Kovac; sister, Vi Shilbilski; brother, Walter Skero; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of St Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon and the Christian Mothers. She loved baking, crocheting, and socializing with people. She will be fondly remembered for her patience, beautiful smile and caring affection toward everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by all.
Friends and family will be received on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon from 2-6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St Agnes on Saturday at 11:30 am. Donations may be made to Operation Santa Claus or Redstone Home Care and Hospice Care in memory of Ann. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 14, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert S. Koncerak, 87 of North Huntingdon died November 14, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon. He was born July 27, 1931 in North Braddock, a son of the late Stephen and Margaret Paylo Koncerak. Robert was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a draftsman by Westinghouse Electric. He enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time with his sons and was formerly involved with the Boy Scouts. He was preceded in death by his brother Frank Koncerak, two sisters, Margaret Balacko and Irene Kovac. He is survived by his dearly, beloved wife of 65 years Catherine Crans Koncerak, four sons, Edward, Robert (Carol), William (Betsy), Kenneth (Adrienne) 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa on Friday 2-4,6-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church followed by interment in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven. www.shirleyfunerlalhome.com.
November 10, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
M. Ruth Yacko, 86, a resident of Concordia Lutheran Home, Cabot, Pa. formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, November 10,2018. She was born March 7, 1932, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late John Robert and Mary Elizabeth White Jones. She was a member of Norwin Alliance Church where she served as a deaconess. She was also involved in leading women’s prayer fellowship, children’s church, youth group, VBS and nursery, also backyard clubs at her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Peter Yacko; sons, Lowell and Darrell Yacko; brother Ellis Jones and sisters; Elizabeth Bowland and Doris Morrison. She is survived by daughters, Mary Forbes, and Darlene (John) Hanko; daughter-in-law, Verla Jenkins Yacko, seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 15 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home with Rev. Richard Jenks officiating. Interment will take place at Long Run Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 10, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James T. Kovalcin, age 86 of North Huntingdon died November 9, 2018 at his home. He was born July 25, 1932 in Duquesne, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Palyo Kovalcin. James was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a metallurgist for U.S. Steel Duquesne Works. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War . He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Evelyn Jones Kovalcin, 4 brothers and three sisters. He is survived by two sons, Bob Kovalcin, Craig Kovalcin (Sherri), one daughter, Andrea Kovalcin (Chris), 7 grandchildren, Christopher,Derek (Nicole), Jessica (Bryan),Bobbie, Zachary (Brittany), Mollie, Cody, 7 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home on Monday 2-8. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church followed by interment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Norwin Community Resource Center. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 09, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
,Elsie B. Proctor 93 of North Huntingdon died November 9, 2018 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 6, 1925 in Eighty Four, PA. Daughter of the late Charles and Katherine McCabe Bowers. Prior to retirement Elsie was employed as a Teller at Irwin Bank & Trust with 24 years of service. She was an active member of Circleville United Methodist Church and AARP Chapter 3221. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Mason Proctor in 1996 and sister Ada Barber. She is survived by son Richard (wife Carol) Proctor, grandchildren Kelli (husband Joseph) Maryanski and Jason (wife Julie) Proctor. Great grand children Kiera, Kaetlyn. Austin, Tyler, and Kathryn, special friends, Betty Gonos, Beverly and Marshall Gorr. Visitation will be Sunday 2-4,6-8 p.m at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com . Memorials may be made to Circleville United Methodist Church.
November 07, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
LaVerne Katherine Little, 79, of North Huntingdon, died at home, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She was born December 10, 1938 in McKeesport, daughter of the late John and Matilda (Kirschner) Kalkbrenner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Ernest Schneider (1957-1982) and husband, Paul Little (1984-1997). She is survived by four daughters, Tammy Gribbin and her husband, Ronald, Robin Schneider, Lori Gallagher and her husband Ronald and Faith Kosmack and her husband, Joseph. Two step-daughters, Sharon Yoder and her husband, Carl, and Janice Lyle and her husband, Kurt; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and 16 step great-grandchildren. Brothers, Ralph Kalkbrenner, James Kalkbrenner and Raymond Kalkbrenner. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. in The Christian Center, 130 Charity Lane, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 06, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Connie Misavage, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Point Pleasant Retirement Community. She was born October 10, 1929 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Luciano and Clementina (Trovarelli) DiAntonio. Prior to her retirement, Connie was a draftsman for Westinghouse and was a member of St. Agnes Church. After retirement, she taught guitar lessons to young adults in North Huntingdon and later moved to Florida in 1981 and was an avid tennis player and belonged to several tennis leagues. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Misavage; brothers, Americo and Gustine DiAntonio. She is survived by her son, Eric Misavage and his wife, Sylvia; daughters, Lisa Findlay, Susan Misavage and her husband, Robert Jasinski, Kristina Laney and her husband, Bruce; grandchildren, Nicholas Laney, Lauren (Bryan) Worsham, Nathan Findlay, Alex Findlay, Trista Laney, Erin Findlay; and six great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will take place on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Connie. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 05, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Judith (Judi) Gayle LeBreton Care, 79, of (Penns Woods) North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born, March 15, 1939 in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Nelson and Phyllis (Pope) LeBreton. She was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine (LeBreton) McCarty. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ron Care; children, Debra (Kevin) McLean, Scott (Kathy) Care, and Cheryl (Eric) Campbell; grandchildren, Joseph and Emily Campbell; step grandchildren, Francene Patterson and Andy Petro, their spouses and children; and a brother, Zane (Dianne) LeBreton. She is also survived by loving sister-in-law, Audrey Gayle (Care) Carter and her husband, George; brother-in-law, Chester Care; and many nieces and nephews. Judi graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 1957, and went on to have a successful career in banking, first with McKeesport National Bank (later Equibank) and First National Bank of Herminie. After her retirement from banking, she worked briefly at H&R Block, then at Keystone Collections Group until her passing. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwin Area Meals on Wheels. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 31, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Connie Misavage, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Point Pleasant Retirement Community. She was born October 10, 1929 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Luciano and Clementina (Trovarelli) DiAntonio. Prior to her retirement, Connie was a draftsman for Westinghouse and was a member of St. Agnes Church. After retirement, she taught guitar lessons to young adults in North Huntingdon and later moved to Florida in 1981 and was an avid tennis player and belonged to several tennis leagues. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Misavage; brothers, Americo and Gustine DiAntonio. She is survived by her son, Eric Misavage and his wife, Sylvia; daughters, Lisa Findlay, Susan Misavage and her husband, Robert Jasinski, Kristina Laney and her husband, Bruce; grandchildren, Nicholas Laney, Lauren (Bryan) Worsham, Nathan Findlay, Alex Findlay, Trista Laney, Erin Findlay; and six great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Connie. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 30, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Kiesel, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. He was born February 14, 1926 in Swissvale, a son of the late Joseph and Gertrude K. (Rulley) Kiesel. Prior to his retirement, John was a bricklayer for US Steel and a veteran of the US Navy, having served during WWII on the USS Denver. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Lois J. (Ludwig) Kiesel; and son, John W. Kiesel. He is survived by his sons, Gary E. Kiesel and Ronald S. Kiesel; daughters, Helen L. Jones and Robin K. Berkow; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Interment and military honors will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, PA. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CEMETERY. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 29, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William J. Diemert, Jr., 74, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 peacefully at home.
He was born Oct. 15, 1944, in Trafford, a son of the late William J., Sr. and Mary K. Lander Diemert. Bill was a member of the Herminie United Methodist Church and employed by Student Transportation of America.
Prior to retirement he was employed by the Plum School District as a mechanic and body repairman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Jordan; and a brother, Thomas Jacob Diemert. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Carol Meyer Diemert of Irwin; daughter, Patricia Lynn Vargo (James) also of Irwin; son, William J. Diemert, III (Lori) of Dawson; sister-in-law, Beverly Diemert of Red Lion, Pa; five grandchildren, Christopher & Daniel Vargo, Ashley & Caitlin Diemert and Christian Little; and many nieces and nephews.
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