Unfortunately, Millie passed away in 1963, leaving Curry to raise their boys as a single dad until he met Barb “Boopie” Laux, a lively and lovely divorcee with 2 daughters, Terri and Susan. Of the many stories told about those years, he fondly recalled learning a valuable lesson about how to handle the effects of seasickness when on a ship that is in turbulent waters: “Watch the updraft!” Returning to Pittsburgh, Curry married his girlfriend, Millie, and had 3 sons: Kirk, Doug, and Dwayne. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Occupational Medal. Curry earned the rank of Sergeant and qualified as an expert marksman. He grew 3” and the physicality of the job added muscle to his slight frame. His years in the Marine Corps were well spent and productive. Marine Corps in 1952, Curry spent time in Camp Lejeune, Germany, and various other countries. According to the many notes and photos that are still in the family’s possession, he enjoyed the company of many girls from the area and was fondly called a “swell guy” by most of them. He grew up in West View, graduating from West View High in 1950. (Who are we kidding? He was probably skipping.) Known as Curry to those who knew him best, he was born on January 13, 1934, to parents Georgeanna (nee Curry) and Walter Sharlow. Jude's Children Research Hospital (1-80Īge 89, of Ingomar, strutted upright and purposefully through the gates of heaven on the morning of Friday, May 19, with loved ones at his side. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marge's favorite charity, St. Funeral mass on Friday, May 26, at 10 am in St. Family and friends received Thursday, May 25, 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the George A. Marge was lovingly cared for during her final months by Jo and Becky, her Gateway Hospice care team, for whom we will be forever grateful, and her granddaughter Allison Searight. Marge is the sister of Albert (Mercedes) Kremmel, Dolores Pendergast and Donna Marie (John) Dontrich. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her six children: Renee Larry) Waibel, Janine (Bob) Marcrum, Alan (Debbie) Ditmore, Greg (Jane) Ditmore, Mark (Cyndy) Ditmore and Keith (Deana) Ditmore. Marge was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Tony, grandson Austin Mulkerin and sister Evelyn McLaughlin. Marge loved her sweets, crossword puzzles, but most of all her family. She was born in 1932 to Albert and Eleanor Kremmel and raised in Millvale.
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