Richard Shimko
September 07, 1922 - November 28, 2003
age 81 of Cranberry Twp. Died on Fri. 11-28-03 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. He was born in New York on 9-7-22 son of the late Anthony and Marie Belinsky Shimko. He was a project manager for numerous oil companies, project manager for air strip in Saudi Arabia which was used during Desert Storm. He retired as an executive with Dravo Corp. He was a WWII Army Veteran.
Survived by his wife, Ruby McKissick Shimko, a daughter, Doree Jongio of Wash., D.C., step children, Marsha Golling and Michael Landon McKissick.
Also 5 grandchildren.
Visitation Monday 2-4, 7-9 PM at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Rd. Cranberry Twp. where services will be held Tuesday at
Tuesday at 11 AM. Rev. Gary Weston officiating.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dear family,
I never knew Richard but since knowing and talking to Jessica i almost feel like i do.He really was what we call “A Diamond” here in England.
I’m so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man.
Alexander Bain