Shirley Jean Peters

Shirley Jean Peters obituary

Shirley Jean Peters

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Shirley Peters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Shirley Jean Peters, 65 of Taylor, passed on Thursday at Geisinger/CMC. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Teddy and Janet Ross. She was a high school graduate of the Scranton School District and employed as a nursing caretaker.

She is survived by her husband Frederick Peters, sons; Paul Ross and wife Danielle, Clarks Summit, Teddy Ross and wife Amanda, MO, Ryan Ross and wife Jennifer, Dickson City, daughter, Nicole Parry, Moscow, 2 stepchildren; Alexa and Jake Peters, Taylor, 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother; Paul Ross, Scranton. She was predeceased by a son; Preston Ross, sisters; Pam Vorozilchak and Donna Engleman.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday 4 to 6:30 pm in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. A Blessing Service will be officiated at 6:30 pm by Fr. Joseph Kakareka.

Burial Date: November 19, 2025.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

19

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services

262 Railroad Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

Send Flowers

Nov

19

Service

6:30 p.m.

Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services

262 Railroad Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.