Sylvester ‘Bootsie’ Skrinjorich – Forward Township
Sylvester “Bootsie” Skrinjorich, 87, of Forward Township, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired electrician at U.S. Steel Clairton Works, founder and owner of Sylvester & Tweetie’s Restaurant for the past 20 years and the founder of Skrinny’s Auto. He was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, member and past worshipful master of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge No. 526 in Elizabeth, and he loved polkas and football. Born Jan. 19, 1935, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Stanko and Mary Hrvacic Skrinjorich. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy M. Beckinger Skrinjorich; daughters, Dorothy (James) Wycoff of Elizabeth Township and Sue (Howard) Trail of Bunola; son, Ron (Sue) Skrinjorich of Forward Township; grandchildren, Mimi (Anthony Rash) Wycoff, Dayna (Ben) Muir, Chris and Mike Trail and Ron (Leah) Skrinjorich Jr.; great-grandchildren, Harley, Savanna and Ben Muir, Teddi Lee and Danica Pavlack and Trystyn, Leon and Levi Skrinjorich; brother, Joseph Skrinjorich of Jefferson Hills; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughters, Carrie Lynn Skrinjorich and Jessica Trail; as well as brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2022. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. William K. Little officiating. Burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
