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Beatrice A. "Sally" Shilk

1934 - 2017

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home

169 Center Street

Saint Marys, Pennsylvania

Beatrice Shilk Obituary

Beatrice A. "Sally" Shilk, 83, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Grant Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Elk Haven after a lengthy illness.
She was born Feb. 19, 1934 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Grosser Northrop. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Ridgway Area High School. Sally was a retired employee of Clarion Sintered Metals.
Sally married Melvin D. Shilk Sr., who preceded her in death April 10, 2007.
Sally was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Montmorenci Grange. She will be remembered as a very hard worker. Sally, along with her sister Virginia, owned and operated the former Buttons and Bows Yarn and Fabric Shop in Ridgway.
She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia O'Leary and her husband Michael of Kersey; four sons, Melvin "Rusty" Shilk and his wife Kathy of Ridgway, Charles Shilk and his wife Margaret of Brockway, Carl Shilk and his wife Dawn of Ridgway, and Edward Shilk and his wife Julie of Ridgway; 11 grandchildren, Dave Shilk, Paul Shilk, Jason O'Leary (Shannon), Carey Findlay (David), Christopher Shilk (Denna), Kyle Shilk (Heidi), Tyler Shilk, Madison Shilk, Alyssa Shilk, Amanda Shilk and Aaron Shilk; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Northrop and his wife Debbie of Columbus, Ohio; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Sally was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Charlie Shilk and Gelaine O'Leary; two sisters, Virginia Steger and Pauline Smith; and by three brothers, Eugene Northrop, Lawrence Northrop and Robert Northrop in childhood.
A funeral service for Beatrice A. "Sally" Shilk will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 28 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ott Cemetery in Ridgway.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk Haven Nursing Home, 785 Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, Pa. 15857, or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Published by Ridgway Record on Mar. 23, 2017.
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I am at my son's house near Albany NY watching their four boys while Lauren is in the hospital giving birth to...another boy. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your mother's passing. God bless you all.

Larry Caggeso

March 30, 2017

Richard Stenta

March 27, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. Just remembering all the great times spent with your family growing up. Sally will be sorely missed. On behalf of the Frey family we want to extend our deepest sympathy and please know our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Kurt, Chad, Ives, Tim, Maura & Kell and families.

March 27, 2017

Nellie Viglione & Family

March 27, 2017

Cindy, my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Peace and prayers to you and your.
Sincerely,
Sharon Fox

March 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. May you know that I am thinking of all of you at this time. I have many fond memories of spending time with "Sally" and the family especially at Christmas. May she rest in peace and may God be with you at this difficult time.

Cheryl (Luce) Johnson

March 24, 2017

Dear Cindy and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. May you be comforted knowing that she is at peace.
Sincerely, Sally Zani

March 24, 2017

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