The Morning Herald Uniontown, Pa. 6-25-1947 Andrew J. SKIRPAN, well-known funeral director of Brownsville died in the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh on June 24th. at the age of 48, following an extended illness. Survivors: Widow: Mrs. Anna HAKY SKIRPAN Son: Andrew Jr. Daughter: Mary Lou Mother: Mrs. Pauline SKIRPAN Brothers: Dr. John M. SKIRPAN of Monessen Michael J. SKIRPAN " " Sister: Mrs. Elizabeth TEMPLEMAN of Chicago He was a veteran of WWI, having served 18 months overseas. A graduate of Eckels College of Embalming of Philadelphia he established the SKIRPAN funeral home in Brownsville in 1922. He held membership in the following organizations in Brownsville: First Catholic Slovak Union Branch No. 252, Greek Catholic Union No. 560, United Societies of Greek Catholic Religion No. 142, National Slovak Society No. 467,Greek Catholic Sokols and St. Nicholas Church Lodge, American Legion, A. Kramer Axton Post and 40 & 8 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 377, BPO Elks, F.O. Eagles, L.O.O. Moose, Booster Club and American Citizens Club.