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Stanley Shimek Obituary
Stanley "Ron" Shimek, 74, of Waynesburg, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, in the Donnell House, Washington.
He was born January 21, 1945 in Uniontown, a son of the late Albert and Pansy Marshall Shimek.
Ron was a graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Ron was a retired coal miner at Consolidation Coal Company - Enlow Fork Coal Mine.
He was known by many as the best short-stop in Greene County. He enjoyed softball, baseball, golf and bowling. He also coached baseball and softball at one time and loved rooting on all the Pittsburgh sports teams.
Ron was a member of the 1959 Greene County Pony League World Series Runner-up Baseball Team and the Carmichaels Golf Club.
On January 26, 1974 he married Catherine "Cathy" Ingram Shimek, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Kevin (Lauren) Greenwood of Charlottesville, Va., Brett (Taraha) Shimek of Waynesburg, and Brian Shimek of Waynesburg; a granddaughter, Bailee Shimek; two brothers, Tom Shimek of Macon, Ga., and Don Shimek of Waynesburg; and a sister, Alberta Balsinger of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
The Donnell House and Concordia Hospice provided loving care.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Behm Funeral Home, 182 West High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behmfh.com.
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joe lukasik
March 13, 2019
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing.He was quite an athlete,and he was a great guy.When we played in the Pony League world series in 59,he made quite a splash with his infield plays.He was small in stature but he played with a big heart.He was the darling of the series.Ron you will be sadly missed.RIP buddy.
Tim and Colleen Dobrzynski
March 12, 2019
So sorry for your family's loss. You are in my prayers. I hope your memories of him give you comfort at this time.
Everette Hill
March 12, 2019
Ron was also a great wrestler. He was a wonderful teammate through years of Little League and PONY League and through 4 years of wrestling at JM. My condolences to the family, especially my old friends Tom and Don. Buzz Hill
Richard Hamilton
March 12, 2019
Cathy: Sympathy and Prayers for you and Family. May God Bless and Comfort you. Hugs.
Carl Vollmer
March 12, 2019
Cathy, Kevin, Brett, Brian,
So sad and sorry to hear this news... Hadn't seen Ron for awhile but always thought of him as a great person and friend...prayers for your family
Debbie & Jake Haring
March 12, 2019
Cathy and family...so sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Rose Whipkey
March 12, 2019
Cathy, So sorry for your loss. Russ & I extend our sincere condolences to you & yours. Take care.Hugs,prayers
Diana Reynolds Perry
March 12, 2019
Cathy my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Leisa Shawley
March 12, 2019
Cathy, Brian and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your families.
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