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Caroline G. Shorkey

December 29, 2020 |

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

Caroline G. Shorkey, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital. 

She was born February 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Waldeck) Ginter.  Caroline along with her husband James, was the founder and previous owner of Courtesy Oldsmobile and Jeep, now known as the Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group, where she served numerous roles for over 30 years, including Service Manager.  She was the heart of the business. 

She enjoyed spending time with her faithful kitten companions, Juju and Lemieux.  Carol was an avid reader, loyal Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan, and enjoyed watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Judge Judy. 

She was extremely caring, supporting numerous charities and individuals who were experiencing life’s challenges.

 
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Kathleen Jo Bogonovich

December 29, 2020 |

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

Kathleen Jo Bogonovich, 59, of Sacramento, CA, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home in Sacramento CA.  She was born December 10, 1961, a daughter of the late James and Marilyn (Orberg) Muri.  Kathleen was a residential real estate appraiser.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Bogonovich; son, Mark E. Bogonovich and his wife, Susan; daughters, Theresa Manzi and her husband, Michael and children, Molly and Patrick, Angela McCole, Kimberly Durant and her husband, Nate and son, Thomas J., Leslie Ann Dawson and her husband, Derek; brother, James (Beth Ann) Muri; sisters, Susan (David) Harmuth, Brenda Myers.

 
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Caroline G. Shorkey

December 28, 2020 |

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

Caroline G. Shorkey, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital.  She was born February 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Waldeck) Ginter.  Caroline along with her husband James, was the former founder and owner of Shorkey Family Auto Dealership and enjoyed spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Shorkey Sr; brother, George "Bucky" Waldeck; and granddaughter, Hannah Marie Ash.  She is survived by her sons, James Jr. and his wife, Amy, Russell and his wife, Amy; daughters, Elaine, Melissa and her husband, David, Gretchen, Mary and her husband, David, Catherine and her husband, David; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.  Services and interment will be private due to COVID-19.  A celebration of life will be celebrated at a later date.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Samantha L. Howard

December 23, 2020 |

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

Samantha L. Howard , 49 of Larimer died December 21, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born April 1, 1971 in Tampa Florida and grew up in Greensburg. She was the daughter of the late George Rouse and Carole Knight Rouse. Samantha was formerly employed as a nurse's aide. She was a member of Calvary Church. She loved music, reading, and was a lover of animals. Samantha received an Associate Degree in Medical Administration from Ashworth College. She was also a Mary Kay consultant and worked at West Penn Hospital at Hillman Cancer Center. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her beloved husband Shaun Howard, one son Arthur and one brother George Rouse. There will be no public visitation. Services will be held at a later date. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Donald Bruce Taylor

December 22, 2020 |

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

Donald Bruce Taylor, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1930 in Jeannette, a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Taylor.  Prior to his retirement, Don was an inventory controller for FEMCO/Gulton Fabricating and later was the owner and operator of Lee's Bar  in Irwin.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War Era, was an avid outdoorsman and Pittsburgh Steeler's fan and enjoyed working on vintage cars.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Taylor; granddaughter, Ashley;  grandson, Grant; and sisters, Leatta DeZorzi and Jean Davis.  He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Leona (Bohince) Taylor; sons, Donald E. Taylor and his wife, Cindy, Keith Taylor and his wife, Suzanne; daughter, Pam Nichols and her husband, William; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  Services are private.  Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Huntingdon Rescue 8.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Mark S. Dwojak

December 21, 2020 |

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

Mark S. Dwojak, 59, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Theodore and Renilda (Chontos) Dwojak.  Mark was a graduate from Norwin Sr. High School, Class of 1979.  Prior to his retirement, he was a laborer for Local 373 and a carpenter for Irwin Interiors Systems Inc. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and skeet shooting.

 
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Doris Ann Ganzy

December 20, 2020 |

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

Doris Ann Ganzy, age 73 of North Huntingdon died December 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1947 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Frank and Ann Vice Margita. Doris was a member of St. Stephens Church, North Huntingdon. She was a registered nurse working at Braddock, Mercy, Shadyside and Forbes Hospital. At age 45, she enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country during the Persian Gulf War as the second in charge of a burn unit. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, one son, Michael. She is survived by one daughter, Anna Marie Gianfrancesco.  Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Monday, 6-8 p.m.Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Entombment Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


James Albert Henderson

December 18, 2020 |

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

James A. Henderson, 78, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born January 24, 1942 in Clairton, Pa., a son of the late James and Amelia Henderson.  Prior to his retirement Jim was a home health care worker and a member of The Church in Sutersville. 

He enjoyed tinkering on things, was an overall handyman and was known as the most kind and loving husband, father and man.

 
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Gilbert E. Kubancsek

December 15, 2020 |

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

Gilbert E. Kubancsek, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon.  He was born May 3, 1934 in Homestead, a son of the late Gilbert G. and Mary (Ferer) Kubancsek.

Prior to his retirement, Gilbert was project manager for Westinghouse and a veteran of the US Army.  He was a member of St. Agnes Parish and enjoyed reading, researching his genealogy, fixing things and spending time with his family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Kubancsek; brothers, Kenneth and Eugene Kubancsek; sisters, Irene Vargo and Violet Mae Evanov.

 
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Sean P. Elko

December 14, 2020 |

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

Sean P. Elko, 3 months, of Paintertown, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh.  He was born August 16, 2020, a son of Rhiannon Heckman. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Aiden Heckman. 

He is survived by his sister, Keelan; maternal grandmother, Lynn Kelley; paternal grandfathers, John Heckman and his wife, Dana and Tim Dolence; aunts, Stephanie Roycroft and Jessica Miller; uncles, Dean Dolence and Colton Dolence; cousins, Cameron, Alyssa, Cayden and Trevor.

 
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Maxine S. MacMillan

December 14, 2020 |

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

Maxine S. MacMillan, 89, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Ben Avon, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2020. 

She was the loving mother of Stuart, Stacy and Sarah (Alex Reutter); grandmother of Connor and Finn Reutter; also survived by nieces and nephews. 

Max was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church and cherished her time with family and friends. 

Prior to her retirement, Max worked for the Norwin School District and Reed & Smith Law Firm in Pittsburgh.  She loved helping others, singing in the church choir and keeping up with the Pittsburgh sports teams.

 
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Darrell Joseph Dole

December 12, 2020 |

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

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Darrell Joseph Dole, 83, of North Huntingdon.  He died Friday, December 11, 2020, surrounded by his living family.  Darrell was born on September 16, 1937, the son of the late J. Douglass and Doris Dole.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Ann (Soltis) Dole; his three children, Kristine R. Dole-Mong and her husband, Jason, Danielle A. Baker and her husband, Paul and Matthew D. Dole and his wife, Ashley; beloved grandchildren, Caleb J. and Emma G. Dole and Emily (Nathan) Everly and Raymond Baker; as well as four sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law and many wonderful nieces and nephews.  Darrell was born in New York and grew up in the Mount Lebanon area of Pittsburgh.  He graduated from Mount Lebanon High School and attended Washington and Jefferson College prior to enlisting in the US Air Force.

Darrell's career started at Bell Telephone of Pa. and spanned thru AT&T, Lucent Technologies as a data communication until his early retirement.  Then began consulting work with Hyperion and with Dante Corp. which sent him on projects throughout the US,  giving him an opportunity to see more of his beautiful homeland, the good old U.S. of A.

Darrel loved to listen to music and collected pieces from classical and oldies and much in between, his longtime favorites being Willie Nelson and John Denver.  He so enjoyed the outdoors from fly fishing the Snake River in Idaho to trap shooting at the Trafford Gun Club, and to his favorite downhill skiing.  He taught  his children how to ski and enjoy the outdoors as a family.  He was his children’s biggest fan from assisting swimming, coach and volunteering on the soccer, baseball fields and basketball courts to camping with Indian Princess Programs.  Darrell enjoyed and looked forward to “hamburger nights” at the Elks and dinner at the Ride & Hunt Club for late night drinks with dear friends.  He was a member of PISA for 40 years enjoying being a part-time ski instructor at Seven Spring Ski Resort, where he met his Ann and where they made many wonderful memories with their three children.  Services will be private and a memorial will be held at a later date.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Memorials may be made to the Wreaths Across American in memory of Darrell.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Sean P. Elko

December 12, 2020 |

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

Sean P. Elko, 3 months, of Paintertown, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh.  He was born August 16, 2020, a son of Rhiannon Heckman.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Aiden Heckman.  He is survived by his sister, Keelan; maternal grandmother, Lynn Kelley; paternal grandfathers, John Heckman and his wife, Dana and Tim Dolence; aunts, Stephanie Roycroft and Jessica Miller; uncles, Dean Dolence and Colton Dolence; cousins, Cameron, Alyssa, Cayden and Trevor.  Viewing and services will be held at a day and time to be announced at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Memorials may be made to the family.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Anna Marie Gillott

December 09, 2020 |

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

Anna Marie Gillott, age 87, of North Huntingdon died December 8, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born May 24, 1933 in Adamsburg, a daughter of the late William and Vida Steiner. Anna Marie was a member of St. Agnes Church and was devoted to her faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and often referred to them as the magnificent seven. She cherished time spent with family.

She was a 1951 graduate of Sewickley High School, Hermine and a 1954 graduate of the Presbyterian School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital, Briarcliff, St. Anne Nursing Home and a private duty nurse.

 

 
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Madison Paige Gilroy

December 08, 2020 |

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

Madison Paige Gilroy, 22, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  She was born December 3, 1998 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of Marlane Gilroy and the late Patrick J. Gilroy.  Madison was soon to begin nursing school and had dreams of becoming a doctor. 

She worked as an aide in various nursing homes  and  was a member of East Suburban Seventh Day Adventist Church. 

She enjoyed socializing with her friends and was an avid animal lover.

 
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