Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Jun 16, 1928 – Jun 8, 2020 (Age 91)
Shirley Elizabeth (Fairman) Griffiths, 91
Shirley Elizabeth (Fairman) Griffiths, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2020 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, in Brookville, PA.
She was born June 16, 1928 in Owls Nest, Elk County, PA, the first daughter, and sixth child, of Harry Hermes Fairman and Anna Eliza (Aiken) Fairman. Her family later moved to Genesee, PA, where Shirley spent her childhood and teenage years. There, she met Hubert S. “Bill” Griffiths, and they were married on September 14, 1946, in Ulysses, PA.
Bill and Shirley arrived in Punxsutawney in 1957. Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Punxsutawney Country Club and Punxsutawney Historical and Genealogical Society. She also supported the Punxsutawney Area Hospital, the George C. Brown Swimming Pool, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Punxsutawney Historical and Genealogical Society and the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center through generous donations.
She enjoyed playing cards with friends who met regularly for card club. In her younger years, golf and bowling were two of her favorite pastimes. She also enjoyed helping with research into the family genealogies. Shirley had a wonderful sense of humor, an easy-going personality, and she loved seeing her family and friends stop by for a visit.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert, who passed away on July 27, 1991; her parents; two sons, Gaylord L. Griffiths of Wescosville, PA and Jay A. Griffiths of Rockton, PA; and also by all of her nine siblings: Harry Fairman, Ernest Fairman, Roy Fairman, Milo Fairman, Earl Fairman, Frank Fairman, Anna Louise Elliott, Irvin Fairman, and Raymond Fairman.
Shirley is survived by three children, daughter, Karen A. Offutt and husband Richard of Slippery Rock, PA, daughter Cheryl D. Griffiths of Pittsburgh, PA, and son John A. Griffiths and wife Mariann of Punxsutawney, PA. In addition, she leaves eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren: Geoffrey J. Griffiths and fiancé Melissa Unterkofler, and their son, Noah; Rebecca M. Griffiths and wife Gillian Torrence and their twins Madeline and Brady; David W. Griffiths; Jordan N. Offutt; Nathan M. Offutt; Jason C. Griffiths and wife Kayla and their children Donovan, Jaedyn, Brooklyn, and Reagan; Ian L. Griffiths and his son Fletcher; and Adam N. Griffiths.
Private funeral services will under the direction of the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.
Interment will be at Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville, PA
For those who wish to honor Shirley’s memory, the family suggests making a donation in her name to the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, Punxsutawney Historical and Genealogical Society, or to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreDear Karen, Cheryl and John,
Aunt Shirley was my cool, current Aunt who lived on my street as I grew up. She has said kind, meaningful words to me that I will always treasure. She was intelligent, fun and forgiving. She kept the Fairman family close.
My Deepest Sympathy
Sandra Fairman
June 22, 2020 | Coral Gables, FL | Family
Karen and Rick, Cheryl, John and Mariann
I am writing to extend my belated but sincere condolences for the passing of your wonderful mother. It was not until I perused my back issues of the Spirit (a.k.a the Three Minute Thrill) that I learned of this sad news.
I will never forget Shirleys kindness when I was an eleven year old aspiring guitar slinger and she would drive out of her way to pick me up on Pine street to drive John and I to Guitar lessons at Spottss Music...
Matt Taladay
June 14, 2020 | Punxsutawney, PA
You have our deepest sympathy. May your memories bring you peace.
Randy and Tami McFarland
June 11, 2020 | Rossiter, PA
Grove of 35 Memorial Trees
Brenda Grossy
June 10, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV
Memories I have are priceless of over 70 plus years .Aunt Shirley was full of fun and love which I will miss. She always kept the family together with her reunions and good times, she was truly a special person. My deepest sympathy to my cousins.
Brenda Grossman
June 10, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV | Family
Dear Cheryl, Karen and John:
I am so sad to hear of your moms passing. I still remember great times going back and forth between your home and ours each summer when we were kids. Your mom was so kind and generous. My prayers are with you.
Judy (Aiken) Hazelo
June 10, 2020 | Green Bay, WI
Over 60 years of loving memories are flooding me as I think of all of you in your sadness and grief. We wish that we could be with you tomorrow, but poor health prevents us from traveling. I always felt a bond with Aunt Shirley and enjoyed being with her. She gave us a sense of togetherness as a family with our reunions and the family photos and memorabilia. Our love and sympathy are with you.
Donna & Greg Wilson
June 10, 2020 | Family
Cheryl, Karen, John, Bryce and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet and kind lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darla Anthony
June 09, 2020 | Family
To the Griffiths Family, keeping all of you in my prayers and hoping your memories will help you through your loss
Bonnie and Greg Torrence
June 09, 2020 | Warrington, PA | Friend
