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Shirley R. Croneberger, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on September 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Bethlehem campus.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late May C. (Berger) and Harry M. Felty.
Shirley was the wife of the late Bruce A. Croneberger, who passed away in 2019.
She was a 1952 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Shirley last worked as a transit proof clerk at Schuylkill Haven Trust Co. where she was employed for 33 years.
She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven.
Shirley is survived by a daughter, Brenda, wife of Terry Ellex, of Cressona, and a son, Bruce Croneberger II, husband of Beth, of Valley View. She is also survived by grandchildren: Bruce Croneberger III, husband of Erika, of Schuylkill Haven; Bradley Croneberger husband of Pam, of Valley View; Zachary Ellex, husband of Amanda, of Cressona; Brooke Sims, of Dornsife; Alicia, wife of Jon Donnelly, of Cressona; and great grandchildren: Brayden, Elijah, Bradley, Remington, Madilyn, Brynleigh, & Harmony.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by great granddaughters, Bailey & Brianna Croneberger, and siblings: Thelma Thrush, Mildred Perock, Earle Felty, and Jean Gerhard.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 23rd at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Mark Dewald officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 AM until the time of services.
Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
At the family’s request, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ, 121 E Main St. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
25 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
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