October 24, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David Ulakovic, 78, of North Versailles passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at UPMC East hospital, with family by his bedside. Dave was born on July 21, 1946, the only child of Anna (Smith) and Joseph Ulakovic. After graduating from Westinghouse Memorial High School in 1964, he went on to become a master machinist and skilled tool and die maker.
A lifelong sportsman, he could often be found on the golf course, in a hunting blind, or chatting with his buddies at the McKeesport Sportsmen’s Association gun club & Hartford Heights Fireman’s club. Dave was a storyteller extraordinaire and truly loved his dogs - he was never far from Teagan, his beloved English springer spaniel.
He is survived by wife Suzanne, son Joseph (Kristen), daughter Carrie (Don Lee), daughter Dana (Ben Goldberg-Morse), and grandchildren Travis, Hunter, Calder, and Grier. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert (Bob) Giles. Seeing all three of his children become parents was one of Dave’s greatest and proudest joys in life.
A service in his honor will be held at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntington, on Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM. A Catholic Mass will take place at St. Robert’s Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport on Saturday at 10 AM. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart Association in Dave's memory. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 21, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Caruso , age 88 of North Huntingdon died October 20, 2024 at Golden Heights. He was born December 30,1935 in Irwin, a son of the late Frank and Helen Beyvl Caruso. John was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a bus driver for Norwin School District. He enjoyed hunting and shooting. John was a former train driver for Conrail and also formerly employed as a truck driver. He was a veteran and served our country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Susan in 2022. He is survived by three sons, John Caruso, Mike Caruso (Angel) and Domenic Caruso (Brandi), one brother, Frank Caruso, one sister Anna Miholovich (John), grandchildren, Brenna, Katherine, Hailey, Michael Jr., David, and Domenic. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Thursday from 9a.m. -11a.m. followed by a mass at St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Tunnels for Towers.
October 20, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Debbie Flinner, 67, of North Huntingdon returned to the Lord's embrace on October 20, 2024. She was born June 25, 1957 to parents David and Evelyn (Swank) Pennington. In addition to her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her son, Bud Flinner, brothers, Bruce and Dave Pennington, and numerous aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Stan Flinner: daughter, Nikki Flinner, sister, Darlene Pennington and many cousins. Debbie will be remembered for her love of Jesus, fanaticism for sports ( especially) the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Dayton basketball ), and her passion for teaching and helping kids. Her final wish is that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Children's area of the Sewickley Township Public Library Building Fund" in Herminie. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 3-7 p.m. . Services will be private on Saturday followed by interment at Westmoreland County Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 17, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Wendell R. "Buck" Holmes III, 66 of Sutersville died October 16, 2024 at his home. He was born October 3, 1958 , a son of Carolyn Reichard and the late Wendell R. Holmes Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by sister, Terri Lynn. Buck was employed as a shipper for Ductmate Industries in Monongahela. A 1977 graduate of Hempfield, he enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting and walking his dogs Kevin and Kody. He was a beloved husband, father, friend and co-worker. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Bonny Fuller Holmes, two sons Brandon Holmes (Linnea), Adam Mitchell (Katrina), sister Sherri Ann Parry. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Words of remembrance will be held at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stock the Yough. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 16, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kimberly A. Gavron, age 55 of White Oak, passed away after a relentless battle with breast cancer on October 16, 2024 at her home while surrounded by her girls and husband. She was born on August 1, 1969 in McKeesport, a daughter of Judith Baughman Gavron and the late Gerald Gavron. Kim was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1988 and also the McKeesport Vocational Cosmetology Program. Kim cherished her role as a homemaker and especially loved to spend time with her grandkids. In her free time, she looked forward to working on crafts, making jewelry, swimming in her pool, watching spooky TV shows, thrift shopping, and enjoying a cold glass of iced tea. Kim is survived by her beloved husband David Barish, three daughters, Kayla Jones (D'Angelo Fields), Brittany Humenik (Daniel), and Courtney Jones (Fiancé Cory Kozol), two stepsons, David Barish Jr. (Alexandrea) and Alex Barish (Hannah Wessling), one brother Gerald Gavron (Lisa), two sisters, Sheila Gavron (Darrin) and Nicole Gavron, six grandchildren, Weston, River, Remington, Maverick, Magnolia, and Jameson, nieces & nephews Alyssa Gavron, George Ribich, Ronald Gavron, Annabel Williams, and Ava Williams, and her beloved cat Priscilla. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A blessing service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 10 AM with interment to follow in Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kim's name to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 16, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Eileen M. Korinko, age 93 of North Huntingdon, passed away on October 15, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 22, 1931, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Carl Paul and Evelyn Dawning Gebhardt. Eileen was a member of Norwin Alliance Church, where she taught Bible Study and helped to prepare meals. She enjoyed her role as a homemaker and looked forward to leather crafting in her free time. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward, one grandson Corey Korinko, and six sisters Dorothy Miller, Edna Mae Gebhardt, Jean Neal, Lois Shepherd, Margaret Pifferti, and Thelma McNeal. She is survived by three sons, Ed Korinko (Marylynn), Michael Korinko (Julia Pressler), and John Korinko, one sister, Kathy Boyle, grandchildren Stephen Korinko and Tiffany Rose Korinko (Chris Babbie), and great-grandchildren Connor Korinko, Ava Babbie, and Lilly Babbie. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 9 AM with interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 15, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Edward L. Rolla Jr, age 67 of Manor, Pa. died October 14, 2024. He was born June 13, 1957, in Greensburg, a son of the late Edward and Betty Anthony Rolla Sr. Prior to his retirement Ed was the owner of Edward Rolla Plastering. He was a 1976 graduate of Hempfield High School. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie Frye Rolla, daughters, Billie Jo Bussard and her husband Bill and Jade. one sister, Beverly J. Myers and her husband Rich Serlo, one granddaughter, Kaylyn Bussard, brother and sister in laws, Pam and Denny Kinzel, cousins, George Maline and numerous additional cousins. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Paintertown Volunteer Fire Hall from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the family through our website. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 14, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David L. Miller, age 77, of Irwin died October 14, 2024, peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born November 9, 1946, in Fargo, North Dakota, a son of the late Michael and Dorothy Miller. Prior to his retirement, Dave was employed as a truck driver. He was a lifetime member of the Norwin VFW Post 781 and a founding member of the Honor Guard. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S Marines. He proudly served three tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps as a scout dog handler. Dave enjoyed old cars, fishing, flower gardening and his dog Kari. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 359 in Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Gerry and Richard Illgen, Tim and Bruce Miller, three sisters, Cheryl and Linda Malkosky and Judy Myrold. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcy Lake Miller, two sons, Joe Miller, Mike Miller (Maggie), four daughters, Nicole Perkey (Will), Melissa Gill (John), Michelle Curry (Josh), Holly Ferencuha (Rob), one brother, Dennis Miller, two sisters, Janie Pellis and Judith Basher. brother-in-law’s, Roy Malkosky, Less Myrold, Joe Pellis, sister-in-law’s, Shari Illgen and Diane Miller, grandchildren, James Dean, Regeana, Savanna, Zachary, Tyler, Kaylee, Lucas and Liam. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday, October 20, from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 A.M. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. The family wishes to express a thank you to A.H.N. Hospice, physical therapists and caregivers Quay and Karen for their care and compassion. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 11, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ralph A. Yanez, 94 of North Huntingdon, died peacefully on October 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1929, in McKeesport, a son of the late Ralph and Sanjuana Jimenez Yanez. Prior to his retirement, Ralph was employed as a draftsman at Davo Company. Ralph was a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a member of the Disabled Veteran's Association. In his free time, he took pride in caring for his property and looked forward to spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Isabella, two brothers John Yanez and Joseph Yanez, and five sisters Antonia Yanez, Angelina Yanez, Concepeion Yanez, Virginia Yanez and Conchita Yanez. He is survived by five children, Ralph Yanez (Karen), Angelina Yanez, William Yanez (Deborah), Joseph Yanez (Karen), and Samuel Yanez (Carrie), grandchildren Danielle Kukic (Chris), Angelina Yanez (Andrew), Sean Yanez (Claire), Raymond Yanez (Casey), Katie Yanez (fiancé Jordan), Andrew Yanez, Addison Yanez, and Hayden Yanez, and great-grandchildren Emma, Luke, Riley, Avery, Wyatt, and Levi. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at a time to be announced, with interment to follow in St. Mary's German Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 11, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Adela L. Senica, age 77 of Jeannette, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, while surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 24, 1946 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Wilbert and Louise Pollard Demorest. Adela loved to spend time with her family. Adela cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, and homemaker, and she enjoyed listening to talk shows on AM radio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Demorest Sr. and Marvin Demorest, and one sister Charlene Kerlin. She is survived by two sons, David Senica (Cindy) and John Senica, one daughter Christie Senica, one brother, Wilbert Demorest, one sister Carrie Ruzyc (John), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-5 PM with a service at 5 PM. Interment will be private at Westmoreland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Adela's name to the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 05, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joseph “Joe” Petras of North Huntingdon died October 3, 2024. He was born February 24,1932 in East Pittsburgh, Pa. Joe was a veteran of the Army serving in the 5th Army area during the period after the end of the Korean War and start of the Vietnam war achieving the rank of SP5. He was actively involved in electrical maintenance of the Nike Ajax Missile Defense system. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed by Reliance Electric Co. for 35 years as a Senior Electrical Field Service Engineer. After retirement, Joe was an Electrical Consultant at Cleveland Price Inc. for 22 years. He was a member of Saint Agnes Church, and was very active in polka dancing throughout the years and did extensive video filming of the events for others to enjoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Bernadine and brothers John and Steve. Joe is survived by his four sons, John (Jennifer), Bill (Diane), Robert( Marianne), Barry (Amy), grandchildren Tyler, Jared, William Ray, Angel, Christy, Mitchell, Andrew, Veronica, 4 great grandchildren and brother William Petras. Services will be private followed by interment at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Donations can be sent to Meals on Wheels. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements.
October 05, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Virginia Walsh, of North Huntington, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on October 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 1st, 1934, to Frank Di Brango and Maria Di Brango (Foglia) in Pittsburgh and grew up in the neighborhood of Larimer, where she met her late husband John ‘Jack’ Walsh. They had four children, John Walsh, Jerry Walsh, Ginger Schmidt (Walsh), and Frank Walsh. Virginia grew to be an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, having watched many seasons with her late beloved son-in-law, Mike Schmidt, and family. But watching her grandchildren grow on the soccer and baseball field, volleyball court, and theatrical stage gave her the greatest joy. She touched many by the beautiful blankets she knitted, a cherished hobby that warmed both the body and the soul. Virginia is survived by her two sons and daughter, Jerry, Ginger, and Frank (Teresa Bucco), and six grandchildren, Kelly Walsh, Mike Schmidt (Lisa Schmidt), Steve Schmidt (Miranda Schmidt), Andrew Walsh, Jack Walsh and Coleman Walsh, and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Tenley, and Brooks. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son John Walsh, and son-in-law Mike Schmidt. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at a time to be announced at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Father Mike officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 02, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Linda L. Deal, age 79 of North Huntingdon, passed away on October 2, 2024, at Redstone Highlands Greensburg. She was born on November 3, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Kenneth Moore and Hazel Latshaw. Linda enjoyed gardening, and she devoted her life to caring for her husband and family. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by two sisters, Carole Young and Donna Deal. She is survived by her beloved husband, James Deal, and two daughters, Sherri Macdonald (Jay), and Wendy Deal. There will be no public visitation. Interment will take place in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
To know her was to love her. Julie A. Geiger, age 45, of Adamsburg (formerly of Paintertown), passed away September 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 2, 1979, in Pittsburgh as the youngest of Walter and Polly Geiger. She graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in 1997. Julie was employed with AHN Premier Medical Associates-Imaging. Her past 2 1/2 years were challenged by glioblastoma, which never dampened her kind spirit.
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September 27, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Cecelia Cheravich, age 94 of North Huntingdon passed, away on September 27, 2024 at UPMC East. She was born February 18, 1930 in Scott Haven, PA, a daughter of the late Andy and Jennie Stepaniak Koshar. Cecelia was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon and a long time member of the Emerald Club where she served as the president for several years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as the Deli manager for Super Dollar in White Oak and later was employed by Shop and Save in the meat department. Cecelia was an avid Steeler fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cheravich, and a brother William Koshar, She is survived by her loving daughter, Joann Bazanos and her husband Pete, step daughter, Denise Davis and her husband Wesley, one brother, Andy Koshar, 4 grandchildren, Olivia and Julia Bazanos, Wesley Davis (Crystal), Christopher Davis (Cindy), 6 great grandchildren, Peyton, Ava, Alyssa, Kylie, Carson, Vanessa, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday 2-8 p.m. A funeral mass will held Monday 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon followed by interment at West Newton Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
