KHOREY

EUGENE GEORGE

Age 99, of Munhall, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at The Village of Heather Hills in Grand Rapids, MI, where he resided surrounded by newfound friends since July 2024.

Mr. Khorey was born in Latrobe, PA, on March 20, 1926, the son of George and Afeefy (Koury) Khorey. He joined the Army upon graduation from high school in 1944. He served with the 86th Infantry ("Blackhawk") Division in both the European and Pacific theaters and was awarded the Bronze Star. After his service to his country, he worked at U.S. Steel's Homestead Works before attending Edinboro State Teachers College and the University of Pittsburgh. In 1954, he began a long career with the Pittsburgh Public Schools as a teacher, counselor, principal, and administrator. Throughout his life he maintained relationships with former students, especially students from Brashear High School, which he helped open as its first principal. He remained active in many civic and community affairs into his 90s and was a lifelong and faithful member of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church.

Mr. Khorey was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Margaret (Yanyo) Khorey; his parents; his brothers, Edward and Russell (Violet), and a sister, Marlene; and many fondly remembered cousins, colleagues, and friends.

He is survived by his children, Denise Jeanne Khorey-Harriman (the late Robert) of Somerset, PA, Rev. David (Jennifer) Khorey of Grand Rapids, and Douglas Khorey (Melissa) of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Christopher (Alison) Khorey, Analee Harriman, Katherine (Rajat) Khanna, Wendy (Tom) Munkittrick, Joanna (Will) Hyry, Noah Khorey, Nina (Chasee) Teasdale, and Alex Khorey; great-grandchildren, George and Margaret Khorey; his special nieces, Robin and Marlene Khorey and Dr. Lynn Yanyo and Laurie Barksdale; his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Caryl Yanyo; and many cherished cousins of several generations.

Visitation will be held at SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, 3501 Main Street, Munhall, on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with services at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 3400 Dawson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., and funeral at 11:00 a.m., followed by a meal of mercy at the church and interment at Lebanon Church Cemetery in West Mifflin.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 3400 Dawson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.