Stephen "Spike" Krivanich

Stephen "Spike" Krivanich, 92, of Port Vue passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 4, 1931 and was the son to the late George and Mary (Masich) Krivanich. He worked many jobs over the years, but retired as a CFS Salesman from Watterau, now known as SUPERVALU. Spike was a very proud Marine Veteran. He enlisted and served for a year before getting honorably discharged in 1949 - just to get re-drafted in 1950, where he then served another 2 years. He spent most of his life living in Port Vue - he volunteered as a Fireman, and was also a member, long ago, of the American Legion - Port Vue Post #447. He loved Bingo, casinos & playing scratch-off tickets. He loved spending time with his family and being with his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Weinel) Krivanich; son, Stephen Krivanich, of Oxford, PA; daughter, Lee Ann (Chuck) Come of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Amanda, Jeffrey (Cassey), Matthew (Jessica), Alexis, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Liam, and Isabella; and numerous nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, Stephen is preceded in death by his siblings, Eva Jayne, John, Mary, Ann, Sue, Stella, and Helen. Friends are welcome Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 1-3 & 5-7pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel following visitation at 7:00pm. Inurnment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with Marine & Veteran Honors on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:00pm (please meet at the cemetery). Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com