Steve Juriga, 91, of Flushing, Ohio died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born July 21, 1924 in Flushing a son of the late John and Mary Bobos Juriga.
Steve was a retired coal miner at Consol Coal Company’s Franklin Mine, a member of the former St. Paul’s Catholic Church, D.A.V. of Bellaire, Ohio and proudly served in the US Army in France during WWII earning the Purple Heart Medal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Clark Juriga; five brothers, Joseph, John, Steve (infant), Emil and William Juriga; a step-son, William Dale Moore.
Surviving are a step-son, Robert E. (Donna) Moore and a step-daughter-in-law, Bernice Wehr Moore all of Mt. Olivet; a sister, Wilma Pelka of Brunswick, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Todd (Louise) Moore, Troy Moore, Stacy Moore and Keith (Jessica) Moore; step-great grandchildren, Sara Moore, Mason Moore, Tyler Moore and Joshua Clark; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Monday from 10 am until time of service at 2 pm at Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory 204 West Main Street St. Clairsville, Ohio with Fr. Frederick Kihm officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Share your thoughts and memories of Steve with his family at www.beckaltmeyer.com
Date: Monday, September 14, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home
Date: Monday, September 14, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location:
Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home
Date: Monday, September 14, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Cheryl J Skinner, Patriot Guard posted on 9/13/15
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Steve Juriga, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of..... US Army WW II Veteran, Steve Juriga, “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †