James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 14, 2025
John Gombos Sr., age 86 of North Huntingdon, passed away on March 14, 2025 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. He was born on June 22, 1938 in Duquesne, a son of the late John and Jennie Gyure Gombos. John served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer. While stationed in France, John and his wife enjoyed travelling through Italy, spending time in Paris, and the Grotto in Laurds. He was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon where he sang in the church choir, and a past treasurer for the annual St. Agnes Bazaar. John was also a former member of the Regent Square Rotary. Prior to his retirement, he worked in the banking industry for 33 years, followed by 10 years of service with the Port Authority. John enjoyed his interaction with his customers in both of his positions. In fact, after retiring from the Port Authority he worked at Giant Eagle, North Huntingdon, interacting with customers and fellow employees. John's passion was spending time outdoors tending to the lawn at his home and receiving many compliments from his neighbors. Most of all, John was known as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel, and his niece Elise. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Pazehoski Gombos, one son John Jr. (Sherry), two daughters, Sharon Gombos and Susan Zurinsky (Jim), one brother, Russell Gombos (Judy), one sister-in-law Rose Gombos, three grandchildren, Justin (and fiancée Joelissa), Derek, and Claire. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Monday from 2-7 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church on Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Irwin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in John's name to the Dementia Society of America. A great big thank you to the staff at Walden's View Personal Care, especially Stephanie and Jenna. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published March 14, 2025.
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