Arthur Shirley

Arthur K. Shirley

1923 - 2011

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Obituary of Arthur K. Shirley

Shirley, Arthur K., 88, of Homer City, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at his residence. The son of the late John and Nevada (Marsh) Shirley. He was born January 3, 1923. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Shirley was retired from North American Coal Co. after 41 years and is a member of UMWA Local 1412. He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years Mildred (Deyarmin) Shirley, of Homer City; one daughter, Linda Joiner and husband Larry; two sons, Darrell and terry and wife Barbara, all of Homer City. Seven grandchildren: Mellissa Walsh and husband Gary, Bolingbrook, IL; Brian Joiner, Mt. Lebanon; Dwayne Shirley and Adam Shirley and wife Jessica all of Richmond, VA; Terry Shirley, Charlotte, NC; Craig Shirley and wife Maria, Indiana; and Candace Shirley, Robinson. Seven great grandchildren and his favorite Labrador "Maggie". He is also survived by two brothers: Donald of Brush Valley and Ted of New Florence. Four sisters: Letty Miller, Blairsville; Velma Muir, Heilwood; Janet Ritchey, Grove City; and Twila Dunmire, Blairsville. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by five brothers: Stanley, Kenneth, Robert, Eugene and Leonard and one sister Minerva Houle. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday, April 1st at the Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St. Armagh. Where services will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 2nd with Rev. Alfred M. "Webb" Gallaher officiating. Internment Armagh Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to VNA/ Hospice Care of Indiana County; Medical Arts Building, Suite 3000; 850 Hospital Road; Indiana, PA 15701.
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