Obituaries
April 13, 2020

Shirley A. Patrick – Charleroi

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Shirley A. Patrick, 85, of Charleroi, passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born March 8, 1935, in Charleroi, a daughter of the late Harold and Irma Topoly Henry. Shirley was a member of First Christian Church in Charleroi and retired from Corning Glass Works, Charleroi plant. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Jack Patrick and wife Karen of Longs, S.C.; her two daughters, Patricia Davis and husband David of Lakeland, Fla., and Jane Patrick of Charleroi; seven grandchildren, Will, Daniel and Candice Curran, Jenna Sansbury, Kelly Montgomery, Michael Patrick and Kaelyn Patrick; several great-grandchildren; her sisters, Donna Mino and husband James of West Newton, and Paula Johnson of North Charleroi; and her brother, Robert Henry. In addition to Shirley’s parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Patrick and her brother, Thomas. There will be no viewing, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC. Online condolence may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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