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Shirley M. Cassarly
01/12/0927 - 11/22/2021
Obituary For Shirley M. Cassarly
Shirley M. Cassarly Jan. 12, 1927-Nov. 22. 2021
Shirley M. Cassarly, 94, Altoona, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Monday at her son, Richard’s residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Bernard and Violet (Orr) Trostle. Shirley married George R. Cassarly, Jr., June 1, 1946 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, he preceded her in death, on March 20, 1974. Shirley is survived by her loving children: Richard E. (Kathleen) Cassarly, Sheldine (Steve) Garner, Patricia McCulley and Gayla (Scott) Piner all of Altoona and Sheldon R. “Sandy” (Vicki) Cassarly of Hollidaysburg; thirteen grandchildren: Lisa (Bryan) Shields, Renee (Tom) Andros, Nikki Bagrosky, Stephanie (Ron) Bowersox, Steven (Mallory) Garner, Megan Garner, Justin (Jess) Cassarly, Josh (Katie) Cassarly, Kelly McCulley, Krystal (Matt) Morrison, Brittany Twine, Desiree Piner and Sydni Piner; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her sisters: MaryJane Trostle, JoAnn Skipper and Betty Frederick; her brothers: William, Bud, Jack and Bob Trostle; and a grandson, Patrick McCulley. Shirley retired as a Nurses Aid from the Altoona Hospital with 25 years of service. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Shirley’s life was her family, as she had a hand in raising three generations, she loved spending time with all of them. Shirley enjoyed watching figure skating and listening to Elvis Presley. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Also, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 from 9-10 a.m. friends will be received until the 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 416 6th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602 with Fr. Ronald Osinski officiating. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 416 6th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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Joseph J. Stevens III
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