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Shirley Haring Obituary
Shirley A. (Nester) Haring, 70, of Pottstown, wife of Barry I. Haring, passed away on Sunday at Keystone Villa in Douglassville.
Born in Pottstown on Dec. 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon and Edna (Conrad) Nester.
Shirley dearly loved her husband of 53 years. She enjoyed meeting with friends every morning for coffee, loved driving her convertible and shopping with her friend Gail. Her favorite place was the ocean and she could be found tanning on the beach during the summer time. She worked at Fashion Colony and Market America Distributors but was best known for waiting on customers at the Burger King Drive Thru on High Street. She volunteered and helped raise funds for the Pottstown Symphony Orchestra and the Heart Association. She loved having fun with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed taking care of her flower beds and was known for putting spinning wheels in the pots outside. Shirley had a zest for life, liked to have fun, and always had a smile on her face. She will be sadly missed by many friends and family members and always remembered.
Surviving with her husband are sons Barry C. Haring, husband of Lisa B. and three children, and Jeffrey S. Haring, husband of Lisa and their two grandchildren; sisters Betty Repco and Nancy Yoder and son in law Kurt Elliott and his two children. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter Denise Elliott.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, with Rev. Peter Goguts officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Shirley's name to Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
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Memories and Condolences
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Peggy Lewis
September 9, 2011
Barry,
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. I always enjoyed seeing you all at Einstein Bagel's and miss our get togethers. Shirley was always so perky and happy every single morning. She always made me chuckle before heading off to work for the day. She will be deeply missed. Much love to you and your family. Peggy Lewis
September 8, 2011
Uncle Barry, We are so sad to hear of Aunt Shirley's passing. We will always remember her smile and sense of humor. Always enjoyed the times we spent with both of you. Our prayers are with you.
~Randy & Marilyn
donna fiorillo
September 7, 2011
barry, I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was one of my favorite patients at the dental office (dr maressa's) Shirley always had a smile on her face! I will be thinking of you. Donna Fiorillo ( dr maressa's office and sam fiorillo's daughter)
Maurice sell
September 7, 2011
Barry, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Shirley. Do you remember me ? Buddy Sell. My memories of Shirley go way back to the 50's when we were neighbors. We would chat across the fence while I was digging in the garden. We attended the same confirmation class one year at St James. You used to drive us to school sometimes. I remember Shirley as a very happy teenager and will always be glad that I knew her in her early years. God bless you and your family.
Tina Andrews
September 7, 2011
Dear Barry and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Shirley will be sadly missed. It was a pleasure to know Shirley and care for her.
Tina from the Villa
Debra Zimmers
September 6, 2011
Dear Barry and family I'm so very sorry for your loss. I knew Shirley for a short while and enjoyed caring for her she mad me smile and laugh at times. She will be sadly missed
Debra chestnut knoll
Rich&Michele Boyd
September 6, 2011
Shirley had a gift to pull people into the group and make everyone feel welcome. Thanks for all the joyful times Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Take care
September 6, 2011
Dear Barry,
I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley always had a smile and will be truly missed by all. May God bless
Chris from the Villa
Eileen MCCormick
September 6, 2011
My deepest condolences to Barry and his family. Shirley was a lovely lady and will be missed by family and friends alike. May God bless you at this difficult time in your lives and help you to bear your loss.
Jerri Fick
September 6, 2011
It was our pleasure to take care of Shirley. We will miss her greatly.
Jerri from the Villa
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