John Gelzhiser Jr., age 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. He was born May 29, 1931 in McKeesport, son of the late John and Gertrude (Appel) Gelzhiser. Prior to his retirement, John was an expeditor for US Steel National Tube and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish, an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda "Tillie" A. (Bianconi) Gelzhiser. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Gelzhiser and his wife, Marilyn, Michael Gelzhiser; two daughters, Carol Bielick and her husband, Daniel, Diane Beeler and her husband, Chaz; four grandchildren Kassy, Chad and his wife, Laura, Katrina and Graham; great-granddaughter, Breawna and two great-grandchildren on the way. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
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176 Clay Pike
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
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16
Mar
176 Clay Pike
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
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Mar
11400 St. Agnes Lane
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
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1443 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137
