Denise P. Shirey

Denise P. (Lizza) Shirey, 53, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born Feb. 5, 1967, in Latrobe, she was a daughter of Paul A. Lizza, of Latrobe, and the late Marlene (Heitchue) Lizza. Denise had been a member of Holy Family Church, Latrobe, and was a 1985 graduate of Greater Latrobe Senior High School. She was employed for the Greater Latrobe School District at the Junior High School cafeteria, and had previously been employed at The Pond and the former Green Meadows. An avid sports fan, she enjoyed following the Pittsburgh sports teams as well as the Green Bay Packers. Denise enjoyed cooking and was very good at it. She loved animals and will be lovingly remembered for her big heart and how she always cared for others. In addition to her father, Denise is survived by her husband, Keith B. Shirey, of Latrobe; one daughter, Mary Lynn Shirey, of Latrobe; one sister, Shirley Lizza-Small and her husband, Thomas, of Beaverton, Mich.; two brothers, Paul D. Lizza and his wife, Ruth Ann, of Latrobe, and Michael V. Lizza and his wife, Jodie, of Latrobe; a brother-in-law, Bruce Shirey and his wife, Phyllis, of Pittsburgh; and she is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Due to the current medical guidelines, only 25 people will be permitted in the funeral home at one time. We respectfully request your cooperation, understanding and adherence to current requirements as we direct our guests. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Kosisko officiating. Interment will be private. To sign the online guestbook, send condolences or share a story, please visit www.lopatich.com.