Shirley L. McCloskey

December 18, 1935-January 6, 2025

Shirley L. McCloskey, 89, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at the Presbyterian Village of Hollidaysburg. She was born in Saxton, the daughter of the late Clinton and Sarah (Hamilton) Tenley.

Shirley married John L. McCloskey on June 12, 1959, he preceded her in death on February 26, 2019.

Surviving are her son, Craig McCloskey (Christa); her daughter, Dana Boslet all of Altoona; five grandchildren: Noah Boslet (Chelsea), Nicole Boslet, Craig McCloskey, Jr. (Bethany), Emma McCloskey and Daniel McCloskey; and great-grandchild, Amelia Boslet; three siblings: Dorothy Fiorillo of New York, Betty Coleman and Ruth Grimsley both of Florida.

Shirley was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Nathan Boslet; three brothers, Gerald, Howard and Donald Tenley and a sister, Helen Finney.

She was a graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School and went on to Nursing School. Shirley was a registered nurse and retired from Mercy Hospital with 30 years of service.

Shirley was a member of Christ United Methodist.

She enjoyed reading and tending to her flowers and garden. Shirley especially loved spending time with her family.

Friends will be received from 10 am-noon on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602. A funeral service will immediately follow at noon in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with Pastor Stewart W. McClelland.

Interment will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Gallitzin.

The family asks that contributions be made in memory of Shirley to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.