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Betty Removchik

January 31, 2024 |

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

Betty J. Removchik, age 86 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home. She was born in McKeesport on May 3, 1937, a daughter of the late James and Mildred Hillwig. Betty was a member of Prayer Time Cathedral in White Oak. She enjoyed ceramics, traveling with her beloved husband, Robert, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Wesley. She is survived by her husband Robert T, sons Robert Removchik and Randy (Stacy) Removchik, daughters Deborah Rice Johnson (Blair), Renee Smith (Chuck), grandchildren Katie Removchik, Alyssa Cordera (Myka), Tracy Rice, Kristi Rice, Kenley Johnson, Aiden Johnson, Haley Kunkle (Gage), and Hunter Smith, great grandchildren Jovi, Jaide, Emmah, Spencer, and Fraya. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Friday, February 2,  from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 1PM with interment to follow at Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Prayer Time Cathedral and Forbes Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Amy T. Pushinsky

January 27, 2024 |

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

Amy T. Pushinsky, 68 of Harrison City, formerly of North Huntingdon died January 26,2024 at her home. She was born September 21, 1955 in Braddock, Pa., a daughter of the late Daniel C. and Marjorie A. Thornton. Amy enjoyed camping,  knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and cross stitch but most especially her grand babies. She was a 1973 graduate of Norwin Senior High School. She was formerly employed by Cleveland Brothers as a collection agent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jay, two brothers, Daniel T and Lawrence Thornton. She is survived by one daughter Marlena Cunha (Carl), sister, Rita Simko (Joe) grandchildren, Austin James Pushinsky , Emily Marie , Paige Marie, Carl Ryan Cunha Jr and Daniel Ryan Hysong. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa on Monday from 3-7 P.M. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday at St. Agnes Church at a time to be announced.  Interment Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to ALS foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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JoAnn A. Rebosky

January 27, 2024 |

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

JoAnn A. Rebosky, of North Huntingdon, died January 26, 2024 at her home. She was born July 20, 1934 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Wargo) Kopaczynski. She was a member of St. Agnes Church. Prior to her retirement, was employed as a baker at Scozio’s Bakery. She loved shopping and baking and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Rebosky, daughter Cynthia Swenson, brother Walt, and sister Patricia. She is survived by sons James A. Rebosky, Jr. and wife Jamie, and Jeffrey Rebosky; daughter Tiffany Rebosky; grandchildren Brittani (Nick), Cody (Rachel), Savannah, Casey (Dallas), Cassandra, and Christina; several great-grandchildren; brother Thomas Kopaczynski; sisters Marianne Bowser and Janie Kopaczynski. Services will be private. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Lauren R. Cousins

January 25, 2024 |

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

Lauren R. Cousins, age 94 of Monroeville, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation, Turtle Creek. He was born February 23, 1929 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late John and Edna (Anderson) Cousins. Lauren was an active member of the Norwin Church of the Nazarene. He graduated from Mercer High School, Grove City College, and received an honorary doctorate from Eastern Nazarene College where he served as a trustee for 32 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives Alberta in 1956 and June in 2010, brother John, sisters Patricia and Donna Lou. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Surviving are his, three sons, Douglas and his wife Joyce, David, Dennis and his wife Cassy, one daughter Laurene Timmons, eight grandchildren, Heather Drolet (James), Jennifer Magnuson (Ryan), Anna Warheit (Brent), Michael Timmons (Tina), Jonathan Timmons (Erin), Matthew Timmons (Brianna), Shane Anderson, and Lucy Anderson; twelve great grandchildren, Perrin, Mercy, Declan, Owen, Luna, Chauncey, Clara, Georgia, Ryan, Eden, Peyton, Maverick, and two on the way. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday 3-7 PM. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at the funeral home followed by interment at Twin Valley Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (ncm.org) and Jesus Film Harvest Partners (jfhp.org).

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Albert D. Dick, Sr.

January 22, 2024 |

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

Albert Dale Dick Sr., 90, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, January 21st, 2024. He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on November 21, 1933, to the late Herbert and Georgia (Buell) Dick. He graduated from North Huntingdon High School in 1953. He loved sports, and enjoyed being a part of the football, wrestling, and baseball teams. Upon graduation, he joined the Army as a paratrooper, serving a period of his time stationed in Greenland. He had many jobs throughout his life including; paper delivery, truck driver, dock worker, painter, and most recently custodian of Norwin School District. He retired from Norwin after 25 years. He was a life-long member of Christ Lutheran Church, and enjoyed spending his Sunday’s as an Elder there. Those that knew him would say he was a character, always ready to tell his stories to anyone willing to listen. He was an animal lover, who enjoyed sharing his meals with the dogs, and having his cat sit in his lap for hours at a time while watching sports on TV. He also loved playing cards, going to see high school musicals, meeting new people, and traveling with the AARP. Surviving Albert are his children, son Albert (Shelia) Dick, daughter Janet (Barry) Conley, his beloved cat, Herbie, his grandchildren Kimberly Conley, Madison Dick, Allison Dick, Brian Dick and brother Jim Dick. Besides his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his wife Louise, and siblings Herbert T., C. William, Mary Ann and MAry Ann. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa on Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be held Friday 11 AM at the Christ Lutheran Church in Forest Hills. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment will be private in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church in Forest Hills. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Barbara L. Abel

January 20, 2024 |

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

Barbara L. Abel, age 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at William Penn Care Center in Jeannette. She was born in, Cuba, New York, a daughter of the late Bernard and Louise Griffin Torpey. She graduated from Portville Central School, Portville, NY class of 1963. She was a member of Rivers Edge United Methodist Church in Portville, NY and a past member of the Portville American Legion Auxilary Post 814. Prior to her retirement, she was an office clerk for Gateway Diesel. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and sisters, was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, enjoyed reading, camping, and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert, daughter Catharine Guthrie, and sisters Beverly Van Curen, Bonnie Willard, Bernie Moore, and Louise Torpey . She is survived by her sons, Jeffery Platt and his wife, Michelle, Jody Platt and his wife, Ashley, Michael Abel and his wife, Trisha; daughter Paula Driscoll and her husband, Bill; grandchildren Kiel Platt and his wife Chelsey, Paige Johnson and her husband Mike Baldino, Kimberly Driscoll, William Driscoll, Colton Platt, Eliana Platt; great-grandchild Callen Baldino; sisters Joyce Gagliardo and her husband Saverio, Lorie Henton and her husband Chuck, Dorothy Kinney and her husband Bruce. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA on Monday from 2-4 PM with a service at 4 PM. Interment will be private in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Glenda Stansak

January 20, 2024 |

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

Glenda Stansak, age 81 of Irwin, went home to be with Jesus on January 18th, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Glenn and Jean Leonard Eicher.  She was a graduate of Norwin High School, Class of 1960. Glenda retired from the North Huntingdon Giant Eagle after 15 years of employment. She was a member of Herminie United Methodist Church, enjoyed baking for family & friends, and was an avid listener of soft jazz music. Glenda loved to spend time with her grandchildren whom she was endlessly proud of. In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Stansak. She is survived by daughters Lynne (Mark) Lesnick, Sharon (Todd) Johns, sisters Karen (Chuck) Wichrowski, Barbara ( the late Everett) Brake, grandchildren Jessica (Austin) Rahn, Michaela Johns, T.J. Johns, Tyler Johns, Samantha Lesnick, Matthew Lesnick, and great-grandchildren Aidan and Averie. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 5th, at 11AM at the Herminie United Methodist Church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh Parkinson's Foundation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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John Stokum

January 20, 2024 |

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

John D. Stokum, age 78 of Irwin, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Hempfield Manor. He was born on January 12, 1946 in Greensburg, a son of the late Clarence Jacob and Hazel Alberta Mathias Stokum. John was a 1966 graduate of Jeannette High School and a veteran in the US Army where he served as a Corporal in the Vietnam War.  Prior to his retirement, John was employed by Metal Finishing Industries. He was a member of Norwin Christian Church, an avid hunter, enjoyed gardening, maintaining the yard, and loved working on his tan. His favorite vacation destination was Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Every summer, John looked forward to visiting his family at the annual reunion. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty DiNardo, Lois Stokum, Lillian Tocco, Delores Couchenour, Ilene Anderson, Genevieve Klingensmith, and brothers Thomas Stokum and Clarence Jacob Stokum, Jr.. John is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Janet Shields Stokum, son J.C. (Laura) Stokum, daughter Keri (Pete) Radford, sister Charlotte Saint, brother Paul Joseph (Judy) Stokum, grandchildren Lauren Radford, Ella Radford, Kayla Stokum, and Landon Stokum, sister-in-law Roxanne Stokum, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and his canine companion, Bailey. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to All But Furgotten animal shelter. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Martha Reuss (nee Harrold)

January 18, 2024 |

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

Martha Reuss (nee Harrold), age 88 of Irwin, Hempfield Township, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1935 in Circleville, a daughter of the late Lee and Caroline (Broker) Harrold. She was married to her high school sweetheart and soulmate, George, for 69 years. Martha was a member of St. Edwards Church in Herminie, where she was a former member of the Sunshine Club. She was co-owner with her husband and the office manager at Reuss Engineers, Inc. She was formerly employed by West Penn Power in Pittsburgh and Cabin Hill. She was also employed by Jeannette Glass in the purchasing Department. Martha was an avid bowler and competed every year at nationals. She was once awarded Woman Bowler of the Year in Western Pennsylvania. Martha also enjoyed the outdoors and riding her horse. She held many jobs over the years, but her favorite and most important job was as a mother and grandmother, which she did to perfection. She was the heart and soul of her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Lee Harrold and William Harrold, and her sister, Caroline Swanson. She is survived by her beloved husband George; four sons: George and wife Lisa, Jim and wife Melanie, Dave and wife Chris, John and wife Janet; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and countless others who loved her. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-7 P.M. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 22, at St. Edward Parish in Herminie. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Westmoreland Humane Society, www.westmorelandhumanesociety.com. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Lynn Ann Balego

January 16, 2024 |

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

Lynn Ann Balego, 77 years young from North Irwin passed away Monday January 15,2024. She was born August 8, 1946 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Lukehart Divelbiss. Lynn was a graduate of Norwin High School and Gale Institute. She also attended Ball State University and the University of Notre Dame.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin. Lynn worked many years as an administrative assistant within various companies including the Norwin Chamber of Commerce and Shuster's. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Doug Divelbiss and her sister, Nancy Divelbiss. She was the loving wife to Chuck Balego, beloved mother of Tye (Jesse), Tawnie (Brian) and Tarra (Bill) and dearly loved by her grandchildren, Cameron, Chantall, CJ, Ciersten, Autumn, Bella, Addison, Sydnee, Gabby and her precious pup Jazzy.

There will be no public visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Rose Bar and Grille, 2811 Lincoln Way, White Oak on Saturday, January 27 from 1-3 P.M. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ASPCA in memory of Lynn Balego. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Robert Matibe

January 15, 2024 |

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

Robert Matibe, age 90 of North Huntingdon, passed away on January 15, 2024. He was born on April 4th, 1933 in McKeesport PA, a son of the late Herman and Coral Pierce Matibe. Robert was a US. Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a retired plumber for Cost Plumbing in Forest Hills and a member of Paintertown Lutheran Church. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and playing dartball for his church. In addtition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rosemary Cupak Matibe, sons Richard and Jeffrey, brother Richard, and sister Betty Reon. Robert is survived by his son Dan (Yong Cha), daughters Cynthia Caninzun and Sue Matibe, grandchildren Alicia Veitch, Leeza Gordon (Casey), Aaron Caninzun, Christopher Matibe (Samantha), Michael Matibe, Diana Matibe, Amanda Bussard (Ben Hank), and Courtney Bussard, and great grandchildren Skylar, Landon, Sofia, Thea, Scarlett, and Robert. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA 15642. A funeral service will take place on Thursday at 11AM in the funeral home chapel with private interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Paintertown Lutheran Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Edward Landini

January 15, 2024 |

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

Edward Landini, age 99 of North Huntingdon died January 14, 2024 at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. He was born May 12, 1924 in Sutersville, Pa., a son of the late Bruno and Lydia Saccani Landini. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Sutersville Lumber Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a military police officer having served during WWII. He was stationed in Washington D.C. and Massachusetts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Thomas Edward Landini, two brothers, Earl and Bruno Landini. He is survived by his beloved wife Louise Christie Landini and daughter in law, Peggy Landini (Steve Kern) . There will be no public visitation at this time. James W. Shirley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.shirelyfuneralhome.com.

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Robert Kitta

January 13, 2024 |

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

Robert W. Kitta, age 64 of North Huntingdon peacefully passed away on January 12, 2024 at his home while surrounded by family. He was born on April 8th, 1959 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Peter and Wilma May Fisher Kitta. Bob was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Class of 1977. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Bob was a retired night-shift Clinical Technician at UPMC Western Psych and Resolve Crisis Center. His most cherished hobby was being Pap-Pap to his granddaughter Sophia (Squidget). He also enjoyed long Sunday drives and rides on his Indian motorcycle with his beloved wife Monica. Bob was a member of several charity-based biker organizations. He always looked forward to golfing with his brothers, Dan and Pete. Bob will be greatly missed by his cavachon Dusty. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Carol Mesiarik and sister-in-law Helen Ann Chabanik.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Monica Chabanik Kitta, daughter Ashley (Blake Lloyd), son Adam (Brittany Kluegel), brothers Dan (Patricia), and Peter (Donna), father-in-law William Chabanik, sisters-in-law Linda Carlson, Margaret Ursta, and Roseanne Debruyn, granddaughter Sophia Belle, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Bob never met anyone who wasn't a friend. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18th from 2-8 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with interment to follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Robert Kistler

January 12, 2024 |

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

Robert Kistler, age 61 of Irwin, passed away on January 11, 2024 at his home. He was born September 17, 1962 in Greensburg, a son of Arthur and the late Sandra Wilson Kistler. He was a 1981 graduate of Coulter Road Baptist School. Robert was self-employed as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching Nascar, WWE wrestling, and collecting model cars. He is survived by his beloved wife Tammy Roycroft Kistler, three sons Robert, Christopher (Brooke), and Adam Kistler, daughters Louisa Carney (Dominique Brown Sr.), April Polansky (Matthew), brother Michael (Edith), and grandchildren, James, Serenity, Dominique Jr., Jacob, Jackson, and Jameson. Friends will be recieved on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Patricia Kowalsky

January 11, 2024 |

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

Patricia A. Kowalsky, age 84 of Wendel, Pa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Independence (Excela) Hospital. She was born September 4, 1939 in Westmoreland County and resided there her entire life. She was the oldest daughter of the late Anthony J.Andrews and the late  Eleanor (Helen) Andrews Kolikowski of Wendel, PA.  She was retired from the First National Bank in Herminie where she served as a teller for many years. She enjoyed oldies, music, and spending time with her friends, "The Golden Girls." In the summertime , she enjoyed planting her flowers. She was a member of several oldies music groups including, P.O.R.C.C and S.O.C.. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John S. Kowalsky in 2015 and a brother, Edward Andrews of Mt. Wolf. She was the loving mother to  Antoinette "Toni"  Dezorzi (Ted) of Candler, AZ and, Leslie Brough (Tim) of North Huntingdon. She was the very proud grandmother of 4 grandsons, Christopher Dezorzi, Keith Dezorzi, Mason Brough, and Trevor Brough. She is survived by her sibling William Andrews (Brockway, Pa and Rose Lapina (John) of Irwin, sister-in-laws, Marica Andrews of Mt. Wolf, Pa, Agnes Gabonay of West Newton and Barbara Bracovich of Orange City,Fl and many nieces and nephews. Per Pat's wishes, there will be no viewing, a visitation and celebration of life will be held privately. James W. Shirley Funeral  Home 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements.