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Eleanor Krick

September 10, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Eleanor Krick, 87, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at RNC of Greensburg.  She was born March 25, 1931 in East McKeesport, Pa, a daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Fabry) Krick. Eleanor was a life time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a commercial artist by Matthews in Pittsburgh, a fashion designer in Canton, Ohio and was employed in the family business, "Krick's Country Catering" for over 40 years. She was a member of the Norwin Art League, Norwin AARP 3221, volunteer for the Norwin Chamber of Commerce,  and enjoyed painting, gardening and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother George Krick. She is survived by her nephew, Darren Krick and his wife Gretchen and their son Griffin, sister-in-law, Suzanne Krick. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Joyce M. Pozzuto

September 07, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Joyce M. Pozzuto, 80, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Christy Park,  passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  She was born July 12, 1938 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late William and Genevieve Roeder.  Prior to her retirement, Joyce was an administrative assistant for MSA Credit Union and a member of St. Agnes Parish.  She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, playing games on her IPad and especially loved spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred (Herky) Pozzuto; and brother, Bill Roeder.  She is survived by her son, Herky Pozzuto and his wife, Courtney; daughter, Michelle Locke and her husband, Russell; brother, Ed (Marilyn) Roeder; sister-in-law, Nana Roeder; grandchildren, Adam (Evie) Locke, Brandon (Gabriella) Locke, Nick Locke, Matt Pozzuto, Maria (Zac) Allan, Chris (Lauren) Pozzuto and Jake Pozzuto; and great-granddaughter, Eden Rose Allan.  Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwin Area Meals on Wheels.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Donald M. Bush

August 25, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Donald M. Bush, 85, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1933 in Chalfant, Pa., a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kato) Bush.  Prior to his retirement, Don was employed by the Veterans Administration, was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean War, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Greensburg.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bush; and brother-in-law, Henry.  He is survived by his brother, Arthur Bush and his wife, Mary Jane; sisters, Marilyn McWilliams and her husband, Riley, Evelyn Zambo and her husband, John;  and numerous nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.  Interment will be private in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. 

 


John F. Giron

August 24, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

John F. Giron, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  He was born February 7, 1931 in Braddock, a son of the late John E. and Catherine (O'Bryan) Giron.

 
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Lloyd C. Guidas

August 21, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Lloyd C. Guidas, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home.  He was born September 18, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late John and Mabel (Perkins) Guidas.

 
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Shirley Mae Kosan

August 16, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Shirley Mae Kosan, 85, of Irwin, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Golden Heights Care Home, Harrison City.

 
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Joseph M. Laird

August 15, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Joseph M. Laird, aged 76, of West Hempfield, PA, died peacefully on August 14, 2018, surrounded by his devoted wife of 50 years, Kathy, and their four children.

 
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Kevin R. Thompson

August 12, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Kevin R. Thompson, 45, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.  He was born February 11, 1973 in Jeannette, a son of Beverly Taylor Thompson and the late Homer Thompson.

 
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Fred G. Overfield Jr.

August 12, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Fred G. Overfield Jr., 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Walden's View.  He was born July 11, 1924 in Elizabeth, a son of the late Fred G. and Minnie (Packer) Overfield.

 
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Arthur B. Rudge

August 08, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Arthur B. Rudge, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Concordia of Monroeville.  He was born May 19, 1931 in Swissvale, a son of the late Arthur S. and Ruth (Learmer) Rudge.

 
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Lawrence K. Gwillim

August 06, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Lawrence K. Gwillim, 57, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

 
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Olga Petrosko Lazar

August 04, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Olga Petrosko Lazar, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  She was born, September 27, 1928 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Hrascs) Petrosko.

 
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Ilija (Eli) Bogonovich

August 01, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Ilija (Eli) Bogonovich, (Bogunovic), 91, of Westmoreland City, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Clarence S. Lee

August 01, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Clarence Lee, 85, of Venus, Pa., formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at UPMC Northwest Hospital, Seneca, Pa.

 
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Robert H. Gray

July 30, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Robert H. Gray, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home.  He was born November 27, 1928 in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late Harold and Clara (Benson) Gray.

 
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