Shirley Marie Sensenig

Shirley M. Sensenig, 87, of Ephrata, and resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Brecknock Twp., Shirley was a daughter of the late Oliver H. & Mary W. (Zimmerman) Sensenig.

Shirley grew up in Red Run. She worked for the former Dutchmaid as a trimmer from 1953 to 2002 and for the former Skips clothing factory for a few years. She enjoyed caring for her yard, gardening, and cooking for large family gatherings, especially for Christmas. She always baked from scratch; her sour cream cookies were a family favorite. She was a lifetime member of the Hahnstown United Zion Church in Hahnstown. Shirley also loved to sing hymns. She lived with her brother, Melvin, for many years where they lovingly cared for one another's needs. Shirley was quiet mannered, kind, thoughtful, independent, and loved her family deeply.

Shirley is survived by a sister, Minerva Z. Martin of Stevens, five nieces and nephews, Bruce Sensenig, husband of Denise (Kalbach); Dale Martin, husband of Sue (Zimmerman); Deborah (Sensenig) Youndt wife of Richard, Vincent Sensenig, husband of Crystale (Hersh), and Donna (Martin) Hales-Hahn, wife of Chris; and many great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Raymond Z. Sensenig, Melvin Z. Sensenig, and Leroy Z. Sensenig.

A viewing will be held on Sat., Jan. 25th from 10 to 11 a.m. at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., 34 N. Reamstown Rd., Reamstown (Stevens) and the funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Fairmount Homes, www.fairmounthomes.org/faith-expression/stewardship/giving-options/