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Donald S. Germuska

1932 - 2025

Donald S. Germuska obituary, 1932-2025, North Huntingdon, PA

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Donald Germuska Obituary

Donald S. Germuska, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1932, in Duquesne, a son of the late Steven Germuska, Mary Germuska, and stepmother Barbara. Donald was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and a graduate of Homestead Technical High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a technician and plant manager at the Waltz Mill Westinghouse Facility. In his free time, Donald looked forward to cutting the grass, golfing, and taking trips to the casino. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Kosanovic Germuska; one son, Gregory Germuska (survived by wife, Beth); two brothers, Harry and John; and six sisters, Elizabeth, Emma, Alice, Sophie, Margaret, and Olga. He is survived by three sons, Dan Germuska (Kim Badstibner), Dane Germuska (wife Shani), and Jeff Germuska (wife Michelle); grandchildren, Megan Connelly (husband Brian), Kami Diaz Bucio (husband Misael), Staci Lachimia (husband Norm), Shae Germuska, Danae Evans (husband Ernie), Jeffrey Germuska (Nikki Shelton), and Allie Germuska (wife Ryleigh); and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Kailyn, Tristen, Gavin, Nathan, Kasen, Normie, Nico, Roman, Leo, and Riggs. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Please go directly to the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Donald's name to the Westmoreland County Food Bank or Norwin Area Meals on Wheels. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Tribune Review on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Crissi Palmer

November 4, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the family. Donald was a sweetheart and I´m so glad I met him. He will be missed. Thinking of you Jeff and Michelle and all who loved him. Sending prayers and hugs.

David OBrien

November 4, 2025

Sincere condolences
David F OBrien

rico

November 4, 2025

rest in peace

Tom O'Connell, Lilburn GA

November 4, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the Germuska family

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc.

176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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