November 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
George S. Haller, age 87 of North Huntingdon, passed away on November 1, 2025 at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg. He was born on July 15, 1938 in McKeesport, a son of the late Michael Haller Sr. and Mary Palovich Haller. George was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak, and the Norwin Lion's Club. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an engineer for U.S. Steel. In his free time, George always looked forward to golfing and gardening, and he was a collector of various items. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Haller Jr. and Thomas Haller. He is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn Krznaric Haller, one sister Rosemary Haller, brothers-in-law Charles Krznaric (wife Lisa), Franklin Krznaric (wife Lou Ann), and Gregory Krznaric (wife Judy), sister-in-law Patricia Zarak, and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM in St. Angela Merici Church. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Vue. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in George's name to the Norwin Lion's Club or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Donald S. Germuska, age 93 of North Huntingdon, passed away on November 1, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1932 in Duquesne, a son of the late Steven Germuska, Mary Germuska, and stepmother Barbara. Donald was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, and a graduate of Homestead Technical High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Technician and Plant Manager at the Waltz Mill Westinghouse Facility. In his free time, Donald looked forward to cutting the grass, golfing, and taking trips to the casino. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Ann Kosanovic Germuska, one son, Gregory Germuska (survived by wife Beth), two brothers Harry and John, and six sisters, Elizabeth, Emma, Alice, Sophie, Margaret, and Olga. He is survived by three sons, Dan Germuska (Kim), Dane Germuska (wife Shani), and Jeff Germuska (wife Michelle), grandchildren Megan Connelly (husband Brian), Kami Diaz Bucio (husband Misael), Staci Lachimia (husband Norm), Shae Germuska, Danae Evans (husband Ernie), Jeffrey Germuska (Nikki Shelton), and Allie Germuska (wife Ryleigh), and great-grandchildren Aiden, Kailyn, Tristen, Gavin, Nathan, Kasen, Normie, Nico, Roman, Leo, and Riggs. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Friday from 6 to 8 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Donald's name to the Westmoreland County Food Bank or Norwin Area Meals on Wheels. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Nedra Hunter
Sunrise~July 19, 1955 Sunset~October 31, 2025
Nedra passed away at Kane Community Living Center-McKeesport.
There is no visitation. Private services and entombment will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
November 01, 2025 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Alverda L. “Birdie” Kivador O'Hara, 69, of Greensburg, formerly of Clairton, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at her home. She was born in Jefferson on October 6, 1956, to the late Charles “Big A” Kivador and Twyla Knight Bowers. She is survived by sons Dan (Kristy) Kivador of Hempfield, Grant (Dana) O'Hara of Wheeling, WV, Matthew O'Hara of Liberty, and James R. (Tonya) O'Hara, Jr. of Washington, sister Sandra Butvin of Portage, IN, fifteen grandchildren, nephews John, Jimmy, and Andrew Butvin, and beloved cat Willow. She enjoyed collecting knick-knacks, enjoyed watching The Fast and the Furious, and worked as a C.N.A. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A wake will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
November 01, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharyn A. Mahoney, age 81 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at South Hills Acute Care, Bethel Park. Born September 7, 1944 in Wilkinsburg, she was a daughter of the late Eugene G. and Marcella A. (McCue) Smouse. A retired food service worker at UPMC McKeesport, Sharyn spent her retirement actively enjoying life, sunbathing, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her children Yvonne L. (Matt) Krason of West Newton of Chris (Penny) Mahoney of Monongahela; her grandchildren Cody Krason and Piper Mahoney; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Sharyn was preceded in death by her sister Sandra Braun.
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