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5864 Heckert Rd.
Bakerstown, Pennsylvania
SCHELLHAAS
HENRY J. "JACK" IV
91, of Richland, peacefully on June 6, 2013. Beloved husband for 64 years of Miriam (Davis) Schellhaas; loving father of Mary (Gilbert) Gust and Virginia "Ginny" (Clifford) Neiger; proud grandfather of Steven Gust, Kelly (Chris) Weaver, Christopher (Laura) Neiger, and Kelsey (Richard) Cattley; also survived by one great-granddaughter, Lillian Grace Neiger; brother of the late Charles and Robert Schellhaas. Jack was a fourth generation funeral director serving countless families across the North Hills for over 60 years. A graduate of Allegheny High School and Cleveland Embalming College, he was a WWII Army Air Force veteran. Jack loved his family's farm in Richland, especially cutting grass on his beloved tractor throughout the summer months. Since retirement, Jack and Miriam enjoyed winters in Estero, FL. Jack was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, American Legion Post 548, Rich-Mar Rotary, Milnor Lodge 287 F&AM, Islam Grotto, and Syria Temple. Friends welcome Sunday 12-4 and 6-8 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. Services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. In lieu of flowers, donations to First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown or Hosanna Industries.
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June 12, 2013
Mary, Kris let me know about your Dad's passing away. I am so saddened by the news and will be in contact with you.
Much love, Gretchen
June 11, 2013
Leah Kofmehl
Ginny -
It was a pleasure to get to know you and your father in his last days. I'm very sorry for your loss, but I am glad he is finally feeling better. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
June 10, 2013
Mary & Ginny:
We were sadden to hear of your father's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you & your Mom.
Bob & Karen Clinton
June 10, 2013
Rick and Sue Weber
Mary,
Our sincerest sympathy to you in the death of your father. I only read of his death this afternoon, or I would have visited you at the funeral home. Please also extend our sympathies to your mother and sister.
June 10, 2013
Paul Doerr
Mary, Ginny, and family,
We were saddened to learn of your father's recent death. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Our sympathy to your mom also.
Fondly, Paul and Betty Doerr
June 8, 2013
Mary,
So sorry to hear of your loss! Please contact me when you can. Have thought of you and all my previous friends from Pa. Often.
Joanie Ostrosky Monroe
June 8, 2013
Rosemarie Soltis
My deepest sympathy to Miriam and family.
Fond memories of Rotary events.
June 8, 2013
Miriam, Mary & Ginny
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our good friend, Jack. We will miss his Sunday night phone calls "Hi, Marion, how are you". He was a fun guy. Our kids send their condolences also.
Marion & Tom Moore
June 8, 2013
Miriam, Mary & Ginny
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our good friend Jack. We will miss his Sunday night phone calls: Hi Marion, how are you? He was a fun guy. Our kids send their condolences also. Wish we could be there with you.
Marion & Tom Moore
June 8, 2013
Judy (Stephan) and David Classon
Our deepest sympathies to you, Mary, and the family, for your loss.
May your memories sustain you always.
June 8, 2013
Ginny, Cliff, Christopher and Kelsey - We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. We hope that your happy memories of him, and the opportunities you all took to shower him and your mother/grandmother with so much love and support, are a comfort to you at this time. He was a great man and was blessed to have such a loving family.
With love, prayers, and caring thoughts,
Belz Family
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