August 27, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Kimmell, age 74, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Emma Kimmell. He is survived by his son, Cameron Kimmell and wife Kelly (Allen) Kimmell and grandson Tyler Kimmell. He is also survived by his brother, James Kimmell and wife Gail (Carver) Kimmell and nephews James and Todd Kimmell. John grew up in Irwin and attended Norwin High School before going to Pitt at Greensburg. In 1978 he married Susan Babyak. The family moved to Stahlstown in 1984 to realize their dream of horse ownership. He was active in Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Donegal, and worked as a paralegal at Lieber and Hammer LLC until his death. John had a kind heart, and he loved people. He was always willing to help. John was also a jack of all trades with electrical, plumbing, car repairs, and even horse shoeing. He had a smile that would light up a room and a booming laugh that you couldn't ignore. He will be sorely missed. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 11 AM with interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in John's name to the Light of Life Rescue Mission (lightoflife.org). www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 26, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Beverly Schott, age 78 of North Huntingdon, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Hempfield Manor. She was born on February 5, 1947 in Greensburg. Beverly was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a secretary for the Norwin School District in the business office. Following her retirement, Beverly volunteered at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon, where she taught hand-crafts and ran the gift shop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael, and one brother, Jim. She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul C. Schott, one son Paul A. Schott and his wife Janine, and two grandchildren Jessica and Jason Schott. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday at St. Agnes Church followed by interment in Irwin Union Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 24, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Thomas C. Granny, age 67 of Irwin, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958 in Braddock, a son of Patricia McGarrity Granny and the late David Granny. Tom was a graduate of Norwin High School in the class of 1976. He was a talented mechanic and fulfilled a career at Kenny Ross Automotive. Tom had a passion for restoring old cars and he was known as a jack-of-all-trades who loved to work around the house. In his free time, he always looked forward to camping, especially at Big Bear Lake. In addition to his father, Tom was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Doug Granny. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl McNally Granny, two sons, Thomas Granny (fiancée Rachel) and Chris Granny (wife Jessica), three sisters, Letty Blasiola (husband Dave), Debbie Stickle (husband Joe), and JoAnne Campbell (husband Craig), one sister-in-law Audrey, eight grandchildren, Jordyn, Hayden, Maddy, Addy, Mason, Thomas, Parker, and Bryce, one great-grandson Jace, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 3-8 PM with a service at 7:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Tom's name to the American Cancer Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 21, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John P. "Jack" Hails, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1949 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward Hails and Ruth Watson Hails. Jack was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, having fought in combat during the Vietnam War. He served as a medic in the 82nd Airborne Division, and he was assigned to the Army's Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP). In his free time, Jack enjoyed collecting beer memorabilia at local flea markets, selling various merchandise on eBay and earning the title of Power-Seller, and reading science fiction novels. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his infant twin brother James, brother Eddie Hails, and two sisters, Jan Danchenko and Ruthie Lebron. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Susan Gordon Hails, one son, Jason Hails (wife Megan), one daughter, Mandie Wiltshire (husband Logan Scott), one brother, Richard Hails (wife Nancy), one sister, Valerie Riggen (husband Paul), two grandchildren Cheyanne Gess Brannan (husband Evan) and Zoey Hresko Leigh (husband Julian), three great-grandchildren Corey, Chloe, and James, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM with a service beginning at 6:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Jack's name to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or to the Hails family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 18, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Laurence R. "Larry" Bell, age 79 of Irwin, formerly of Wilmerding died August 18, 2025, at Transitions Health Care. He was born November 4, 1945, in Pittsburgh, a son of Betty Gladfelter Bell and the late Robert Bell. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Debbie Kovaloski and Carolyn. Zgonc Larry is survived by a son David Bell and a daughter, Amy Blankenship, one brother, Thomas Bell and friend Sharon Sisco. There will be no public visitation.
August 17, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Patsy Malley, age 84 of North Huntingdon, passed away on August 15, 2025, at Golden Heights Care Home. She was born on October 2, 1940 in Fordyce, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Claude Ratliff and Arrie Courtney Ratliff. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Greensburg. In her free time, Patsy enjoyed gardening, and she liked to keep a watchful eye on her social media accounts. Most of all, Patsy cherished the time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband John Malley in July 2025, six brothers, Alan, Russell, Troy, L.B., Herbert and Milford, and four sisters, Darlene, Frances, Carolyn, and Marcelle. She is survived by three sons John Malley (wife Mary), Jeffrey Malley (wife Pam), and Jason Malley, one daughter Lisa Patella (husband John), one sister, Dorothy, grandchildren Morgan, Merric, Jeff Jr., Justin, Jessica, Anthony, and Nicholas, and four great-grandchildren Santino, Luca, Gia, and Roman. Visitation will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Patsy's name to the American Cancer Society. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 11, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joseph J. Diak, age 86 of North Huntingdon died August 10, 2025, at Independence Westmoreland Hospital. He was born October 22, 1938, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Joseph G. and Annabelle E. Kozlowski Diak. Joseph was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to retirement Joe was employed by MSA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family at his camp in Tionesta, Pa. Joe enjoyed watching Western movies. Joe was a jack of all trades and there wasn't anything he wouldn't try. His favorite past time was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dolores Jean Santimyer Diak, 3 sons, Michael (Shari), Steven (Amy), Jeffrey (Donna), daughter Jennifer Mollise (Sal), 7 grandchildren, Samantha (Dalton), Jacob (Angie), Amanda, Rebecca (Tyler), Mikayla, Nicholas (Victoria) and Madison (Edward), great grandchildren, Steel, Aaliyah, Amelia, Jensen, and Seren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Agnes Church. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or The Shriners’ Hospital for Children. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 09, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth A. Lewis, age 74 of North Huntingdon, now residing in Greensburg, died August 7, 2025, at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born October 20,1950 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Kelly Steele. Ruth was a graduate of Norwin High School, Class of 1968. She was a member of the Circleville Firehall Ladies Auxiliary and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bingo, word searches and was known as the "library lady" at Stewartsville School. Her most special time was time spent with her son. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Charles Lewis and one sister, Kathy Steele. She is survived by her beloved son, Ben Lewis and his fiancée Kelly Donohue. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Monday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Interment will be private in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven or the Special Olympics. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
August 07, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Carol Ann Meinke (nee Slaczka) of Plymouth Meeting, PA and formerly of North Huntingdon and Glenside, PA passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was the loving wife of the late John Carl Meinke. John and Carol met in Pittsburgh and enjoyed 47 years of marriage together. Born in Wilmerding PA, Carol was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (nee Mikosz) Slaczka. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, and Grammy and took great pride in caring for her family and spending quality time with them and her many cherished friends. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing card games, and going out for walks. She also volunteered her time making mats for the homeless and was a faithful parishioner of both St. Luke’s Church in Glenside and St. Agnes Church in Irwin, PA. Most of all Carol will be remembered for her kindness which she shared so freely with everyone around her and her huge heart. Carol babysat for nearly 40 years treating every child as if they were her own. She spread her immense love and joy to everyone she met, never asking for anything in return. Her early morning holiday and daily well wishes of kindness will be sorely missed. Surviving are her beloved children, Richard Meinke (Debbie), Lisa Meinke, and Todd Meinke (Jamie). She also leaves behind her adoring grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Alexis, Hannah, Owen, Lauren, Alicia, Colton, and newest addition John Daniel; her siblings, Stella, Joe, Stanley, Frances and Marian; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy, John, George, and her baby sister Maryann. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 8-9:45 AM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church at 10 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2025, with burial to follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 12:30 PM. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 06, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert W. Cunningham, age 90 of Dravosburg died August 5, 2025, at Concordia at Weatherwood. He was born August 6, 1934, in McKeesport, a son of the late Robert and Theresa Klug Cunningham. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as mechanic by USAir. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and played the electric guitar with family members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles C. Cunningham. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Cheryl Ashbaugh (Jim Ashbaugh), Connie Cunningham, John Ashbaugh Sr., John Ashbaugh Jr., Madison Marie Ashbaugh and a sister-in-law Catherine Cunningham. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 12-1 p.m. Interment will be private in Monongahela Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
August 05, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley Byers, age 90 of Irwin, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on August 5, 2025 at Greene Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 22, 1935 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Vernon Wilson and Opal Bowling Wilson. Shirley was a member of the Penns Woods United Methodist Church and also the Penns Woods Civic Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Byers, a son, Terry Byers, and a brother, Richard Wilson. She is survived by one son, Edward Byers Jr., one daughter Brenda Billy, daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Byers, 7 grandchildren, Michael (wife Candy), John (wife Kristie), Edward III, Melissa, Justin (wife Jackie), Jared, and Derek, and great grandchildren, Travis, Kylie, Natalie, Hannah, Elizabeth, Logan, Abigail, Delilah, Brodi, Jace and Mia. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 10 AM with interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Shirley's name to the Norwin Area Meals on Wheels. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 04, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Marsha Jean Yerecic, age 67 of North Huntingdon, passed away on July 31, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born on January 2, 1958, in Allegheny County. a daughte of the late Alfred E. and Jean Burda Weslowski. Prior to her retirement, Marsha was employed at Bechtel Bettis in West Mifflin. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and a Norwin High School graduate, Class of 1976 . She enjoyed attending events with her husband at local sportsman's clubs, crocheting, gardening, reading, feeding birds and was an avid Steeler fan. In addition to her parents, Marsha was preceded in death by her husband Bruce on July 3, 2025, and her son Matthew Yerecic. She is survived by her daughter Nicole Yerecic, son-in-law, Michael Schmitt, one sister Linda Cubakovic (David), and four grandchildren Emma, Trevor, Jacob, and James. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 2-6 PM at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon . A blessing service will follow at 6 PM Monday at the funeral home for Bruce and Marsha .In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital or Toys for Tots. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
July 30, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth "Jane" Wright, age 88 of North Huntingdon, passed away on July 28, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1936 in Jefferson City, Missouri, a daughter of the late Edward Schroer and Minnie Gordon Schroer. Jane was the co-owner of M&J Floral in West Hempfield, and she was also an administrative clerk at Johnson's Greenhouse from where she retired. Jane and her husband, Jerome, were founding members of the Norwin Soccer Club. Jane liked to read and she was known for her delicious baking. She had a talent for yarn-craft and took pride in her knitting, sewing, and crocheting. Most of all, Jane cherished her role as a home-maker and she loved the time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jerome Wright in 2019, two brothers Robert "Shake" Schroer and Kenneth Schroer, one sister Betty Davis, and her stepfather Gus Humbrock. She is survived by two sons, Walter Wright (wife Bridget), and Jerry Wright Jr. (wife Faith), two daughters Marsha Meyers (husband Chuck), Kathy Novacek (husband Dave), two sisters Margaret Kampeter and Mary Ann Distler, grandchildren Charlie (wife Jamie), Brianna, A.J., Miranda, Katie, and Tally, and great-granddaughters, Savannah, Bella, and Nova. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 10 AM with interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Ruth's name to the Norwin Public Library. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 28, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David B. Kaminsky Sr., age 83 of Westmoreland County, was born on September 13, 1941 and passed away on July 27, 2025. He was a devoted individual who contributed to his community. Mr. Kaminsky retired from Irvin Works of West Mifflin, where he dedicated many years of service. He was a proud member of the WMBU and the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen's Association. David was the beloved child of Helen and John Kaminsky. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia in 1993, sister Dorothy J. and brother John, both of McKeesport, PA. He is survived by his children, Debora Shidemantle and David Kaminsky Jr. (wife Jayme). David was Grandfather of Ross, Jessica, and Christopher. He was Pappy Dave to Riley, Rhyan, Talon, Brayden, Jaxson, and Maverick. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in David's name to the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen's Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 24, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Regis Snyder, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on July 23, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1948 in McKeesport. Prior to his retirement, Regis was employed as a machine operator. The staff of Kadima at North Huntingdon, formerly Briarcliff nursing home, became his family. Regis will be missed by the entire crew. He always looked forward to playing bingo with his friends, watching sports on TV, and singing Christmas carols. There will be no public visitation. Regis’s friends would like to extend a special thank-you to Bridges Hospice for their care and compassion. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
