Clarence R. (Butch) Blake Jr.
May 04, 2022 |
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Kenneth Raymond Youngerman
May 03, 2022 |
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Kenneth Raymond Youngerman, 50, of N. Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born June 5, 1971 in McKeesport, a son of Hilda (Brown) Youngerman and the late Kenneth Youngerman. Kenneth worked as a plumber and was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School and a member of St. Agnes. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Ann. He is survived by his sisters, Jennifer and Amy Youngerman. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A blessing service will take place at 6:30 p.m www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Ann P. Kelley
April 27, 2022 |
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Joseph Onofrey
April 25, 2022 |
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Joseph Onofrey, age 91, of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully on April 24, 2022. Joseph was born on November 3, 1930 in Monessen, PA and graduated from Duquesne High School as class president and where he met his wife of 65 years. Because of his passion to serve our country, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.
He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Joseph was dedicated as LRA Plant Manager of Westinghouse Corporation in East Pittsburgh. He was an excellent public speaker and member of Toastmasters International.
Joe was a devout member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon and served as Parish Council President, lector and proud to be founder of The Men’s Club. He especially enjoyed Cinnamon Roll Sundays and Family Pirate Baseball games.
Thomas O. Tomko
April 24, 2022 |
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Thomas O. Tomko, 75, of Irwin passed away Saturday, April 23. 2022 at his home. He was born January 25, 1947 in McKeesport, a son of the late Sylvester and Alma (Rothrauff) Tomko. Prior to his retirement, Tom was a maintenance worker for Banko Industrial Park and a veteran of the US Navy having served in Vietnam. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, American Legion 359, Shafton Fire Hall and Italian Club. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Shula) Tomko; sons, Vincent (Jennifer) Tomko, TJ (Carrie) Tomko, Bradley (Kelly) Tomko; daughter, Jamie (Adam) Cook; stepson, Justin (Shannon) Denney; brother, Gregory Tomko; sister, Susie; grandchildren, Wade, Tyler, John, Alex, Grace, Bradley and Mikey. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Military honors will be performed at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 359 Irwin. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Evelyn Ann Mendt
April 18, 2022 |
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Evelyn Ann Mendt, 75, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022, at UPMC East Hospital. She was born January 5, 1947, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Norma Auth of Penn Hills. Evelyn was a faithful member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. Lynn was a devoted mother who lovingly raised her children with her late husband, Richard. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She was a member of the East Suburban Friendship Club, Inc. Surviving are her three children, Susan (Grey) Valenta of Fayetteville, Georgia, Shawn (Nina) Mendt of Wexford, Pennsylvania and Shannon (David) Dalton of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Lynn was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren, Grayson, Taylor, Kylie, Justin, Delaney, Nicole, Brooke, and Kelsey. Lynn’s death is preceded by her husband Richard Mendt and siblings William Auth, Michael Auth, and Susan Auth. She is also survived by two siblings: Beverley (Larry) Sites, Lesley (David) Fisher, and sisters-in-law Ginny Auth, Deborah Auth and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 510 Pellis Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
George J. Pilipovich
April 16, 2022 |
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M. Grace Lawther
April 11, 2022 |
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M. Grace Lawther, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at home. She was born November 25, 1928 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Ritenour) Briggs. Grace was a member of Miller United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading, making plastic canvas crafts and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Lawther, brothers, William and George Briggs, sisters, Sarah Dixon and Stella Anthony. She is survived by her son, William Lawther and his wife, Cathy; daughters, Cynthia Lazar and her husband, John, Amy Pavsek and her husband, Scott; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Miller United Methodist Church, North Versailles, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Kevin E. Tinsley Sr.
April 11, 2022 |
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Kevin E. Tinsley Sr., 48, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born December 30, 1973, a son of Cheryl L. DiBiase (Andy) and the late Herold Tinsley. Kevin was a truck driver and enjoyed riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Bennett) Tinsley; sons, Kevin Jr. (Kayla), John, Zachery (Sami), Liam; daughters, Meegan, Cirra; brothers, Timothy Pugh, Robert DiBiase Jr. (Doug Marciniak), Jason Tinsley (Jennifer); sister, Rebecca Boss (Kyle); numerous grandchildren; mother-in-law, Maureen Toomey; and best friend, Paul Kovac. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Martin A. Lyons Jr.
April 10, 2022 |
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Martin “Marty” B. Wood
April 07, 2022 |
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Martin “Marty” B. Wood, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare, Washington, PA. He was born January 8, 1958 in McKeesport, a son of the late Samuel and Harriett (Bjornberg) Wood. Martin was an electrical estimator for W.R. Casteel Chapman and CED Mosebach. He was a member of the Life Church, Greensburg and was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School, Class of ’75. He enjoyed skeet shooting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Becky (Crossland) Wood; son, Aaron and his wife, Tracie; daughter, Alicia Walker and her husband, Rasman; grandchildren, Zayden and Gwendolyn. Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA, 15642. Funeral service will take place on Monday in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All But Furgotten. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
William J. Riley
April 06, 2022 |
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William J. Riley, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Monday, April 4, 2022. Born February 13, 1935, a son of the late Moral and Alice (Pearson) Riley in McKeesport, he lived every day to the fullest and was a very athletic and proud man. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn Gross (Eve,) both graduates of McKeesport High School. His children William G (wife Linda), Tamara Brady (husband Thomas of Exton, PA), and Timothy (wife Kathy of Winchester, VA) were the beneficiaries of Bill’s drive to be a fantastic father who worked late into the evenings to be available for play during daylight hours. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; Matthew Soohey, Amanda (Matt) Flamman, Ashley Riley, Allison Riley, Kelsey Riley, Riley Brady, Noah Brady and Brandon Riley. William, an Army veteran, was a wealth manager for Riley Financial Strategies Group, where his oldest son, Bill had the privilege of working with him for 25 years. Bill is also survived by his only brother, Robert (wife Judy) with whom he spent many weekends fishing in Potter County.
Bill was an avid sports fan, especially Pittsburgh sports, as a season ticket holder to the Steelers, Penguins and Pitt Panthers for many years. Him and Evelyn spent many years playing golf with their good friends from Pleasant Valley Country Club and Lincoln Hills, the course where he achieved one of his TWO holes in one (the other was in Sedona, AZ). Him and Eve also spent many days playing tennis with Drennan Heights neighbors. The Drennan community was very tight knit and a neighborhood of weekly picnics and sports contests. Bill and his sons froze the side yard for a hockey rink in the winter months, once even having the fire company stop by to fill the rink. Bill loved travelling with Evelyn, especially to Las Vegas and many golf destinations. Bill truly believed he had a great life and his family got to enjoy his life and those memories will be treasured forever.
Friends will be received from 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Military honors will be performed at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lee’s Kids, a non-profit that runs Pleasant Valley’s Junior Golf Association, 440 Pleasant Valley Road, Connellsville, PA 15425 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
John Michael Schmitt
April 05, 2022 |
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Roberta A. Loucks
April 04, 2022 |
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Roberta A. Loucks, 62, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. She was born June 25, 1959 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Roberta was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (Hilbert) Heeney. She was a 1978 graduate of Hempfield Area High School and a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg. Prior to her retirement, Roberta was a nurse’s aide at Edgewood Nursing Center. She enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army and bowling in her spare time. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, and aunt. Roberta is survived by her loving children Krystina Peoples (Jeremy), Samantha Neiderhiser (Zachary), and Zachary Loucks; brother Patrick Heeney (Lynn); sisters Deborah Bachman (Clark), Dr. Christine Pluto (Eugene); grandchildren, Myah, Emilia, Kasen, Jaxson; numerous nieces and nephews; and grandpup, Axle. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday April 9, 2022 at Valley Brethren Church, 308 Mountain View Road, Donegal, PA 15628. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Roberta. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntington, PA 15642 is in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Charles R. Frischolz
April 04, 2022 |
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Charles R. Frischolz, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born July 16, 1951 in McKeesport, a son of the late William and Thelma (Long) Frischolz. Prior to his retirement, Chuck worked for Interstate Battery. He was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church and a life member of Hartford Heights VFD. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Frischolz. He is survived by his daughter, Casey Frischolz; brothers, Richard (Joyce), Jack (Lynn); sisters, Deborah (William) Traill, Kathy (Mark) Lord; special friend, Joyce; and former wife, Christine Frischolz. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will take place on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hartford Heights VFD. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
