Shirley K. (Harshbarger) Merritts
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Shirley K. Merritts, age 80, of Roaring Spring, died Sunday afternoon 07/30/2023 at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona 05/13/1943 a daughter of the late William L. and Mary E. (Irwin) Harshbarger. She was married to the late James T. Merritts. Surviving are her daughters: Nicole E. Merritts (Ryan) and Jaylene M. Hoover (Wade); grandchildren: Rachel Filer (Justin), Caleb Merritts and Baron Dionis; 2 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren, and a sister, Sylvia Boyles. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Melissa A. Merritts and a sister, Susan Pry. She was a lifelong member of Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren where served as a Deacon for many years and was soon to be honored as Deacon Emeritus. Shirley retired as a hostess from Traditions Restaurant, Martinsburg. Friends will received from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Friday 08/04/2023 at the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. by Pastor Linda Banaszak. Internment in Leamersville Riverview Cemetery.
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May 13, 1943-July 30, 2023
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