Shirley J. Housler, 94, formerly of North Creek, passed away Monday (May 20, 2024) in Lakeview Healthcare & Rehab. Center, Smethport.
Born June 9, 1929, in Lewistown, PA, she was a daughter of Sally Mann. On July 5, 1953, in North Creek, PA, she married Robert M. Housler, who died 7/17/2006.
Shirley was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker & self-employed beautician.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Emporium, where she was member of the church choir and volunteered in many church positions. She enjoyed painting and had her paintings featured on the cover of the original Cameron County History Book.
Surviving are two daughters, R. Sue (James) Buerk of Smethport, Pamela J. (Robert) Castello of North Creek, PA;
a son, Daniel R. (Celina) Housler of Clear Creek, PA; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; a sister, Dee (Sonny) Russell Gibbs of Erie, PA; a sister-in-law, Norma Johnson of Erie, PA, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, a son, Douglas R. Housler, two brothers, David Johnson & Vern Johnson, and a sister, Sharon Smith.
Private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made R. Sue Buerk, 406 Gifford Hollow Rd., Smethport, PA 16749.
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