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Shirley A. White Perine
1935 - 2024
BORN
1935
DIED
2024
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Shirley White Perine Obituary
She was born Sept. 17, 1935, in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Anna (Sweka) and Fred Wascovich.
Shirley was first married to Orin White and then married Frank J. Perine, who preceded her in death.
Shirley attended Rossiter High School and went on to work as a secretary at the State Capital in Harrisburg and then for Riverside Markets' offices in DuBois. She attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Punxsutawney.
She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, baking, her grandson Eric's college football games and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shirley also loved being at her house and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by four children, son Cloyd F. White and wife Barbara of Cartersville, Virginia, daughter Holly L. Davis and husband Ed of Punxsutawney, son Michael O. White and wife Lisa of Boiling Springs, and son Edward J. White and wife Sharon of Clearfield; eight grandchildren, Kelly Barlow and husband Mark, Becky Hughes and husband Brian, Dustin Davis and wife Megan, Isaac C. White and wife Nikki, Jesse White and wife Heidi, Levi White and fiancé Emilie Barrick, Kayla Caragein and husband Myles, and Eric White and wife Sydney; nine great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Irene Renosky and husband Joe; a brother, Fred G. Wascovich; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and dear friends whom she loved dearly.
In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Eleanor Wascovich.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at the funeral home, with Pastor Don Jones officiating.
Interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Shirley, to the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, 186 Main St., Suite 2, Brookville, PA 15825 or to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1307 S. Main Street Ext., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deborah (Sprankle ) Bishop
August 31, 2024
My condolences to your family in the passing of this wonderful woman. She was truly a beautiful person. God's light shined so bright in her !! May God wrap His loving Arms around all.
Sue & Mike Shader
August 25, 2024
We’re sending our love, prayers and deepest sympathy. God bless Shirley in heaven. She will live on in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. What a legacy of family and love she has left behind.
Denny and Drinda White
August 24, 2024
Cloyd, Holly,Mike and Ed, Much love, keeping you in our prayers,Denny will always remember her red lip stick
Penny Titus
August 23, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Mike and Ed and family. Your mom was such a nice lady.
Kim and Jesse DeChurch
August 23, 2024
Holly and family we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. She always had a kind word and smile.
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Aug
25
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney33 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Aug
26
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney33 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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