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Shirley J. Draa

1958 - 2021

Shirley J. Draa obituary, 1958-2021, New Bethlehem, PA

BORN

1958

DIED

2021

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Furlong Funeral Home - Summerville

50 Broad St

Summerville, Pennsylvania

Shirley Draa Obituary

Shirley J. Draa, 63, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday evening, November 18, 2021 at her home following a lengthy courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born on November 12, 1958 in Curllsville, she was the daughter the late Alfred P. Lee Sr. and Dolores Snyder Lee.

She attended Union High School and was a member of the New Bethlehem Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.

In the past, she had worked for St. Mary's Carbon.

Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Her survivors include her longtime companion, Edwin Smith; her sons, Corey and Heath Draa; her daughter, Nicole Draa; her brothers, Alfred Jr., Ken, Ron and David; her sisters, Sharon and Sue; as well as her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bradley Draa; and her sister, Linda.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Furlong Funeral Home in Summerville. A Prayer Service will follow at 4 p.m.

Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Distant, Armstrong County.

CDC recommendations related to COVID will be observed for all services held for Ms. Draa.

Friends and family may order flowers, leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leader Vindicator from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2, 2021.

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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Furlong Funeral Home - Summerville

50 Broad St P.O. Box 361, Summerville, PA 15864

Nov

21

Prayer Service

4:00 p.m.

Furlong Funeral Home - Summerville

50 Broad St P.O. Box 361, Summerville, PA 15864

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