Bert K. Krushinski

1932 - 2025

Bert King Krushinski, 92, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg. He was born Nov. 1, 1932, in Export, son of the late Bert and Virginia (King) Krushinski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sally L. Krushinski; and his daughter, Linda Kay Berkheiser. Bert was born in Export and is a 1950 graduate of Export High School. He played on both the basketball and baseball teams in high school and also starred with Sally in the senior class play. Upon graduation, Bert enlisted in the US Air Force and served four years, which included one year in Korea. He and Sally were married Aug. 4, 1953, on the Dow Air Force base in Maine. Bert attended the University of Pittsburgh on the GI Bill beginning in 1957 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in December of 1960. A few weeks later, he started his career with PPG Industries. While at PPG, Bert managed several successful construction projects for the glass division in places like Festus, MO; Fresno, CA; Carlisle; and Wichita Falls, TX. In 1980, he was assigned as project director for the development and construction of PPG Place. He worked closely with noted architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee and managed a wide range of contractors throughout the four-year design and construction. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he traveled to Taiwan several times, representing PPG in their efforts to grow business in Asia. Bert retired from PPG as Director of Glass Engineering in July 1995. Bert spent the better part of his retirement at Edgewood Country Club as a 10-handicap. He was also an avid Pirates and Steelers fan as well as a big supporter of Pitt. Bert is survived by his three children, Terri Krushinski of Pittsburgh, Scott (Sarah) Krushinski of Wexford, and Amy (Mark) Hicks of Park Ridge, IL; his grandchildren, Helen Krushinski, Logan Krushinski, and Jerzy Hicks; his sister, Ida Verona; and his good friend, Chris Girouard of Sarasota, FL. Visitation for Bert will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. A memorial service for Bert will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the chapel at Redstone Highlands in Murrysville. Interment will be private with his family. For online condolences, please visit www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com.