James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 14, 2025
Grace A. Busha, age 82 of North Huntingdon, passed away on July 13, 2025. She was born on June 30, 1943 in East Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Theresa Palarino. Grace was a graduate of East Pittsburgh High School in the class of 1961. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by National City , PNC, and Integra banks as a bank teller. In her free time, Grace enjoyed water aerobics and she liked to go on walks. She was also known as an excellent cook. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by five sisters, Mary "Honey" Parente (husband Tom), Helen Prosdicimo (husband Greg), Nancy Rutter (husband Don), Annette Mullen (husband Lloyd), and Congetta "Dolly" Palarino. She is survived by her beloved husband David Busha, one daughter, Tina Josselyn (husband Steven), one brother, John "Sonny" Palarino (wife Jean), one sister, Angie Spadaro (husband Joe), and two granddaughters, Maria (fiancé Griffin) and Jenna (fiancé Joe). Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM. A funeral Mass will take place in St. Agnes Church on Thursday at 9:30 AM. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Grace's name to the National Kidney Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published July 14, 2025.
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