Agnes L. Shash – White Oak

Agnes L. Shash
White Oak
Agnes L. Shash, age 94, of White Oak, died Feb. 9, 2020, at home. Born Nov. 5, 1925, in Boston, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna Hartig Ruffing and the wife of the late Joseph Shash. Agnes retired from the U.S. Postal Service in McKeesport, where she was a clerk. She was a lifelong traditional Roman Catholic and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of Boston, Ky. Agnes was also a member of the McKeesport Garden Club and McKeesport Art Group. She enjoyed painting, gardening and working cryptoquote puzzles. In her early years, she was a great seamstress and made her children’s clothing. Agnes always supported pro-life causes and various veteran’s organizations. She gave support and lent a hand to all that were in need. Agnes is survived by her children, Gary J. (Harriet) of Boston, Pa., Linda A. Holman, deceased, (Ronald) of Nashville, Tenn., Valerie M. (Stephen) Hensley of North Versailles, Joseph L. (Jill) of Monessen and Christina L. (Jeff) Pallini of Green Bay, Wis.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Marie Clark of White Oak; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William L., John H., Dottie and Marcella Buric. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY from 3 p.m. until the time of Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Rosary service at 7:30 p.m., followed by last leave. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the funeral home chapel. Father Joseph Pfeiffer will be the celebrant. Committal prayers and burial will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 1730 N. Stillwell Rd., Boston, Ky. 40107. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.