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1926
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2025
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Shirley Rubin Pete Obituary
She was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Esther (Cowan) and Benjamin Rubin.
On July 11, 1948, she married the late Lester Pete, who preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1997.
Surviving relatives include three children, son Mark Pete and wife Roz, daughter Beth Pete Blumberg and husband Albert, and daughter Lisa Pete Fain and husband Elliot; five grandchildren, Benjamin Pete, Jeremy Pete, Deb O'Connor, Jenny Blumberg Graber and husband Evan, and Daniel Blumberg and wife Ally; and seven great-grandchildren, Ian Pete, Jack Pete, Madelyn Flagg, Seth Graber, Nora Graber, Nathan Blumberg, and Miles Blumberg.
There will be no viewing by Shirley's request. A private family service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Deeley Funeral Home. The family request that no flowers be sent for the services.
Interment will be in the Hebrew Cemetery in Cloe.
Memorial contributions may be made, in Shirley's memory, to the Punxsutawney Area Hospital Foundation Fund, 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767; the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, 201 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767; or to the charity of the donors' choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Rubin Pete
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Ben Mayes
April 25, 2025
Mrs. Pete was a wonderful lady, a wonderful friend to my mother Pat Mayes. My prayers go out to Mark, Beth and Lisa and to their families. My prayers also go out to all families and relatives of Mrs. Pete. She was always wonderful to everyone she met and even more so to the kids in the West End. God be with you all.
John and Cheryl Cokley
April 9, 2025
Though we are heartbroken by the passing of Aunt Shirley, we are grateful for the time we had with her. Her memory will live in our hearts forever.
Donna (Heckendorn) Keslar
April 3, 2025
Shirley, was a True lady. I know my mom Stella always enjoyed working for Lester and Bill at the Smart Shop. You and your family have my condolences and sympathy. Love to you all.
Lou Kerr, Cincinnati OH
April 2, 2025
Shirley and Lester were dear friends whom I got to know at the bridge table and I cherish their memories.
Patsy Johnson
April 2, 2025
Shirley was one of a kind. I think of her with such fondness. I admired her spunk. She was a good friend of my mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, as well as a friend of my mom, Pat (or Patty, as she often called her) Blose. She was a special person and will be missed. My condolences to the family. You took good care of her.
Rebecca Rice White
April 2, 2025
So sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She was a real classy lady and was a great friend of my mother's, Jean Rice Means. I enjoyed the lunches we three had and a great shopping trip to Pittsburgh.
Darlene n Denny Evans
April 2, 2025
So sorry Mark. She sure lived a nice long life. I always liked her and your grandma a lot. Love and prayers to you and your family, We love living on Lake Norman NC. If u n Ross ever get down this way , look us up
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