Henry D. Huey

Henry D. Huey, 87 of Canal Fulton, OH, formerly of Centerville, PA passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.

He was born January 19, 1932 in Highhouse, PA a son of the late Arthur and Kathryn Bigrigg Huey.

Mr. Huey was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

He was employed by U.S. Steel in one of their mills as a Crane Operator and was a member of United Steel Workers of America.

Henry enjoyed baseball and served as an umpire working Little League, High School and college baseball. He also enjoyed hunting, golfing and reading Western Books, especially Louis L 'Amour books.

He was an active member of the former St. Oliver Plunkett Parish where he served as an usher for many years. Before relocating to Ohio he attended St. Katharine Drexel Parish Richeyville Campus.

Mr. Huey was a longtime, faithful member of the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post # 705 and served for many years as part of the Honor Guard. He was also a member of the Centerville Sportsman's Club.

For over fifty years Mr. Huey faithfully and routinely donated blood because of his own need for blood as a young man.

On June 2, 1956 he married Dorothy Korbecki Huey who died August 12, 2012.

Surviving are two children, Gerald Huey (Simone) of Newport News, VA and Theresa Andler (Frank) of Canal Fulton, OH; six grandchildren, Lydia Stewart (Jordan), Jason Andler (April), Halie Banty (Kevin), Ryan Huey, Joseph Andler and Cameron Huey (Brandi); two great grandchildren Brandon and Jaxon Banty; five brothers, Robert Huey of Centerville, PA, Ernie Huey (Delores) of Pittsburgh, PA, James Huey (Isabelle) of Connellsville, PA, Jesse Huey (Nancy) of Elizabeth, PA and Kenneth Huey (Elsie) of McKeesport, PA; one sister Fran Macri of West Mifflin, PA; one sister in law, Ethel Huey of West Mifflin, PA; many nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents and wife are three sisters, Linda Huey, Arlene Cumberland and Margaret Stillwagon; two brothers, Arthur and Joseph Huey.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA 15313 where Prayers will be said Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Parish Richeyville Campus with Rev. Edward Yuhas as Celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA. Military Rites will be conducted graveside by American Legion Post # 705 Centerville and the U. S. Army. A Rosary will be recited at 2:30 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. American Legion Post #705 will conduct a brief service and walk thru at 6:30 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. The family would like to thank family, friends and care givers that have helped in any way thru their journey. Your kindness and support will forever be remembered. Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House 10 Leet St. Washington, PA 15301 or the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pittsburgh Chapter 1100 Liberty Ave. Suite E 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.