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Harry K. Oldham

May 23, 2016 |

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

Harry K. Oldham, age 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born March 28, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late William J. and Miriam C. Paul Oldham. 

 
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Florence Removcik

May 21, 2016 |

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

Florence Removcik, age 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. She was born March 3, 1926 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Short Paradise. 

 
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JoAnn Stepansky Piovesan

May 18, 2016 |

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

JoAnn Stepansky Piovesan, age 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at UPMC East, Monroeville, PA. She was born February 4, 1937 in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Stella Pedro Stepansky. 

 
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Nancy M. (Foley) Voron

May 18, 2016 |

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

Nancy M. (Foley) Voron, died from a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 8, 1937 on the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA and a resident of North Huntingdon, PA since 1957. 

 
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Ann T. Ferrin

May 17, 2016 |

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

Ann T. Ferrin, age 83, of Westmoreland City, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was born October 29, 1932 in New York, NY, a daughter of the late John and Theresa Breen. 

 
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Jordan Lee Bozich

May 17, 2016 |

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

Jordan Lee Bozich, age 28, of Herminie, PA, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born December 5, 1987 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of David Bozich (Marsha) and Donna Lee Sebbens Bozich (Michael Beddick), and loving brother, Jeremiah Bozich.

 
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Anne F. Frendzel

May 15, 2016 |

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

Anne F. Frendzel, age 94, of North Huntingdon died May 12, 2016 at Transitions Health Center. She was born October 26, 1921 in Hazelwood, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Ferencz. Anne was a member of St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church, North Huntingdon, Pa. 

 
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Wanda L. Hughes

May 08, 2016 |

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

Wanda L. Hughes, 82 of North Huntingdon died May 7, 2016 at Concordia of Monroeville. Born May 5, 1934 in Irwin, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie Warnick Hughes. Prior to retirement she was an Administrative Assistant for Westinghouse and American Standard Corp. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Robert Miller and a sister Francis Carolan. She is survived by her friend Madeline Scaglione and Nieces and Nephews. Services are private. Memorial donations may be made to one's favorite pet charity. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
 

 


Helen B. Kristan

May 08, 2016 |

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

Helen B. Kristan, age 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh. She was born January 19, 1921 in Clairton, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Drwiega Malacki.

 
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Mary Burkhart

May 07, 2016 |

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

Mary Burkhart, age 85 of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Latrobe Hospital,  She was born July 19, 1930 in Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna DeStefano.

 
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Irene Fenton Laura

May 05, 2016 |

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

Irene Fenton Laura, age 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  She was born June 13, 1925 in Boquet, PA, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Marie S. Anderson Fenton.  Irene was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, McKeesport and deeply loved and cared for her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, M. George Laura; siblings, Cecil Fenton, Lois Auden and Gladys Barnhart.  She is survived by her son, William Terry Laura and his wife, Barbara, daughter Janet Dranko and her husband, Dennis; six grandchildren, Jason (Amy), Chip, Chad, Bryan, Christopher and Jennifer; and 12 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Entombment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Irene J. Smithbower

May 03, 2016 |

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

Irene J. Smithbower, age 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 2, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Polak Shivy.

 
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James D. Flynn

April 30, 2016 |

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

James D. Flynn, age 85, of North Huntingdon died April 30, 2016 at his home. He was born October 1, 1930 in Greensburg, Pa., a son of the  late harry and Elsie McKay Flynn. Mr. Flynn was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse Bettis Atomic. He was a former Boy Scouts assistant leader who traveled to Filmont, New Mexico with his troop.

 
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Roy E. Miller

April 28, 2016 |

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

Roy E. Miller, age 88, of White Oak died April 27, 2016 in UPMC Mckeesport Hospital. He was born April 29, 1927 in McKeesport, a son of the late Roy and Frances Ihly Miller. Roy was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Waynesburg University and was formerly employed by General Motors as an Accountant. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture, yard work, gardening and spending time with his family. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Miller. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Ann Harvey Miller , four sons, John (Donna), Douglas (Patricia), Mark (Jamie) and James Miller, one sister Catherine 'Kay" and her husband David. 6 grandchildren, Tyler, Bella, Gavin, Mackenzie, Katie and Lexie. One great grandchild Dehlilah. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-4,6-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Shawn P. Murray

April 24, 2016 |

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

Shawn P. Murray, age 36, of North Huntingdon, passed away April 22, 2016 at his home. He was born November 21, 1979 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of David and Patricia Shaul Murray. Shawn was a lightning rod installer for J&G Lightning Protection Co., and was a member of St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School, Class of 1999 and graduated from Triangle Tech in 2003. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Jesse; maternal grandmother, Patricia Shaul Dedig; brothers, David and his wife, Amanda, Rick and his partner, Tony; sister, Angel Schaer and her husband, Don; nieces and nephews, Donnie, Alex, Ryan, Peyton, Jeromie, Abby, Natalie and Makayla; Friends will be received on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Caring Place. A special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their special care and compassion to Shawn and his family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com