January 27, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Alice L. Ivkovich, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation. She was born October 28, 1929 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Archie and Anna May(Deithorn) Mullaert. Prior to her retirement, Alice was a distributor for Standard Observer Newspaper and later a merchandiser for American Greeting Cards. Alice also worked alongside her husband Nick as a photographer's assistant and together they captured many local weddings. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish and the Emerald Club, and enjoyed playing cards in various card clubs and spending the winters in Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Ivkovich, brother, Archie Mullaert and daughter-in-law, Maureen. She is survived by her children, Philip and his wife, Laura, Paul and his wife, Fran, Mark, Amy McCabe and her husband, Tim; grandchildren, Amy (Philip), Cara (Erik), Philip (Sarah), William, Timothy; great-grandchildren, Kasey, Joseph, Peyton, Paige, Bryce and Indy. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Entombment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Agnes Emerald Club or LGAR Health & Rehabilitation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 20, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ralph J. Winkler, 75, of Irwin, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born January 28, 1947 in McKeesport, a son of the late Donald and Helen Winkler. Prior to his retirement, Ralph was a foundry worker for WABCO and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War era. He enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing, visiting casinos, playing the lottery and cards, and especially loved being a granddad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Winkler; brothers, David and Donald. He is survived by his son, Steve; daughters, Deann Hays, Darcy Peer and her husband, Dennis; sister, Susan; grandchildren, Christopher, Collin, Michael, Kari, Kylee, Annabelle; and great-granddaughter, Alexis. Friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 12, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Edward W. “Butch” Bechtold, 72, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at UPMC East Hospital. He was born January 9, 1950 in Pittsburgh. Prior to his retirement, Edward was fire chief and dispatcher for the Edgewood Fire Department and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Norwin Elks and enjoyed fishing, attending oldies concerts, dressing up as Santa for the disabled children and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda (Moran) Bechtold; daughters, Amy Hileman and her husband, Michael, Kristy Champion (Jason Cheripka); grandchildren, Brennan, Ryan, Karsyn and Reegan. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1-3 PM with a service to follow at 3 PM. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 12, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James Frank Ridgeway Jr., 88, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born April 15, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James and Ruth (Eicher) Ridgeway. Prior to his retirement, Frank was a mechanical engineer for Westinghouse Bettis. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was a member of Sylvania Hills Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing, white water rafting, shooting at the range, leather working and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Ridgeway. He is survived by his sons, Scott and his wife, Collette, Brett and his wife, Kimberly; daughter, Karen Johnson and her husband, Tim; grandchildren, Jeremy (Crissy) Olson, Karisa (Frank) Jackson, Priscilla Johnson; great-grandchildren, Alina, Kylie, Haley, Raelyn, Elliott, Adeline and Sienna. Frank exemplified Christ and through his life drew others to our Lord and Savior. He will be in our hearts until the day we are all united once again in heaven. Friends will be received from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sylvania Hills Baptist Church, 567 Pittsburgh Road, Rochester, PA 15074. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 11, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Alice Smith Rinkacs, 92, of North Huntingdon formerly of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born August 24, 1930 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Ciborowski. Prior to her retirement, Alice worked as a teller for PNC Bank and was the owner / operator of Smitty's Restaurant in Boston, PA. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed riding bikes, swimming, vacationing at the beach and Disney World, listening to music, dancing, crafting and her canine companions. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denis; son, John Gerald Smith Jr., and sister, Dorothy Balog. She is survived by her grandchildren, Kelly Poppell, Shelley Simonazzi, Brian Smith, Brandon Smith, Zak Smith, Alexander Smith; sisters, Joann Wanat and Patricia Lennon; numerous great-grandchildren; and Rinkacs children, Bill, Denny, Chris, John, Tom and David and numerous grandchildren. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 1:15 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles, PA. The family would like to thank Westmoreland Manor for the compassionate care they gave to Alice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 11, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert G. Garbin Sr., 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Hillside Manor, Uniontown. He was born July 12, 1939 in Biddle, a son of the late Angelo and Ida (Bianchi) Garbin. Prior to his retirement, Bob was a truck driver for CCX and a member of United Methodist Church of Irwin. He belonged to the Silver Sneaker Softball League, enjoyed watching old movies, and was an avid deer hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra Garbin, son-in-law, Brent, and siblings, John Garbin, Alice Marsiglio and Fred Garbin. He is survived by his children, Lisa Maskowitz and her husband, Scott, Lori L. Rankin (Tim) and Robert G. Garbin Jr.; grandchildren, Nicole (Chris), Trista (Marty), Michael (Beth), R.J. (Nicolette) and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Alex, Kendal, Luke, Cayden, Gabriella, Logan, Lila and Bennett. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, www.arborday.org. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 10, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Beryl Ruth (Deem) Richardson of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at age 93. Beryl was a member of Brush Creek Lutheran Church in Irwin. Beryl was born in Milltown (Penn Hills) Penn Township to her parents, William H. Deem and Ruth Goldner Deem. Beryl was a graduate of Penn High School class of 1947 where she was a member of The Penn High Trio. The Trio performed for many functions, including a live performance on KDKA Radio for their Saturday morning program, Starlets on Parade, and also enjoyed singing on the Candis Sisters program for WWSW Radio. The Trio also did live broadcasts from the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. Beryl married William Robert Richardson during his military weekend leave on June 30, 1951, and began her teaching career in the Penn Hills School District following her graduation from Slippery Rock State College later that year. Beryl was an accomplished pianist with perfect pitch, and played effortlessly with or without sheet music. She loved to read, and shared many of her books with her family and friends. Beryl loved cross-stitching and made well over 200 projects, giving them as gifts to family and friends. A true sports fan, Beryl rooted for the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins. She also enjoyed traveling anywhere in America with family and friends.
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January 08, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Barbara Wisniewski, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born January 2, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Thomas and Rita (Voegtle) Everett. Prior to her retirement, Barbara was a medical secretary, a member of St. Agnes Parish where she sang in the choir and the Cereal Heights Ladies Club. She enjoyed visiting casinos, bowling, loved to cook, watching soap operas and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Wisniewski, and sisters, Patricia Pcolar and Jacqueline Topinka. She is survived by her sons, David and John; daughter, Theresa; grandchildren, Emily, John and Abby; great-grandson, Jack; brothers, Thomas (Diane) Everett and Jerry Everett; sister, Betty (Richard) Roseborough; brother-in-law, Ron Topinka; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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January 08, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Daniel R. Ritter Jr., 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Redstone Highlands, N. Huntingdon. He was born October 19, 1937 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Heskin) Ritter. Prior to his retirement, Daniel was the owner of the West Mifflin Shop 'n Save and was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and socializing with his longtime friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne DeClever. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary “Pat” (Sherman) Ritter; son, Daniel T. Ritter; daughters, Kathleen Carlon and her husband, Tim, Patricia Kuster and her husband, Bill, Carol Duffy and her husband, Bob, Barbara Algeri and her husband, Ron; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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January 06, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sharon L. Kelly, 76, of Greensburg formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home. She was born January 8, 1946 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Alexander and Evelyn M. (Woll) Brown. Prior to her retirement, Sharon was a lab tech for Columbia Hospital and later the Forbes Health System with 40 years of service. After retirement she volunteered for the Vietnam Veterans of Westmoreland County, Christian Layman, Greensburg VFW and the YWCA Thrift Store. She was a graduate of Hempfield Area H.S and Carnegie Tech, Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Kelly, brother, Alexander C. and sister, Helen. She is survived by her son, Shaun; brothers, William, Kevin, Robert, James; sisters, Colen, Evelynn, Darlene and Karen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of Westmoreland County, 201 Law and Finance Building, 35 W Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
December 30, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Susan Caruso, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home. She was born December 14, 1951 in Washington, a daughter of the late William and Shirley (Bash) Armitage. Prior to her retirement, Susan was a Human Resource Manager for Menasha and enjoyed vacationing at the beach, gardening, cats and spending time with her boys and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Armitage Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, John Caruso; sons, John, Mike and his wife, Angel, Domenic and his wife, Brandi; grandchildren, Brenna, Katherine, Hailey, Michael Jr., David and Domenic. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
December 28, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Terry S. Frye, 65, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home. He was born November 19, 1957, a son of the late Earl and Doris (Crowe) Frye. Terry was a sales associate for Macy's Department store with 40 years of service and a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '76. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lee, and sister-in-law, Patricia. He is survived by his niece, Heather Frye (Robert Turney); nephew, Matthew Frye (Angela); great nieces and nephew, Sierra, Everlee and Isaiah; cousins, Brian and Rick Crowe. Terry wanted to thank all of those wonderful people he met. Especially those at Macy's Herald Square, Monroeville and Westmoreland, especially Michele, Natalie and Beth. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Terry. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
December 28, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rosario Vincent "Vince" Stabile, 46, of Pittsburgh, set himself free Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born February 27, 1976 in Indiana, PA, son of Marlene Joyce (Shufran) Stabile and the late Rosario Louis Stabile, and grew up in North Huntingdon, PA. Vince worked for Dick's Sporting Goods. He was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School Class of '94, where he holds the all-time record in Track for the Triple Jump and held the longtime record for the Long Jump, for which his record is now 3rd place, and he also played Basketball. Vince earned his undergraduate degree from IUP where he graduated top of his Business Class, and earned his MBA from Point Park University. Vince also strived to achieve a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Stabile; his daughter, Ava Stabile; his sister, Dorey Stabile (Simon Alexander); and best friend Tim "T" Carr. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and a memorial service be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vince’s memory to Ray of Hope, c/o Mental Health America of Southwestern, 409 Coulter Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
www.rayofhopewestmoreland.org
December 27, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Karrie L. Walk, 54, of Ligonier, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born, January 26, 1968 in McKeesport, a daughter of Donna Jones Beech and the late Bernard Beech. Karrie was a machine operator for AMI. She was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '87 and enjoyed drawing and reading Stephen King books. She is survived by her son, Jesse Walk; brother, Brandon and his wife, Dana; sister, Evie and her husband, Craig; and her feline companion, Pixie. Friends will be received from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
December 21, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Karen J. Clark, 77, of Hahntown, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was born June 23, 1945 in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Daniel and Jean Kessler. Prior to her retirement, Karen worked for Fisher Body in security and production. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis Presley, visiting the casinos and playing the lottery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Brown. She is survived by her life partner, Jamel Solomon; son, James Clark; daughter, Angela Souarit and her husband, Sonny, and Robin Lender; grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Robert, Riley, Randy, Erin, Autumn, Dylan, Dallys; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery, McKeesport, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
