Shirley Delinsky

Shirley Miller Delinsky, 88, of Frackville, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mahanoy Plane, she was a daughter of Anna Curry Miller and Charles Miller.

She was a graduate of Gilberton High School.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William "Buck" Delinsky, and her sister, Marie Miller Rafferty.

She is survived by her three children, Susan Kutchinsky (Chas), of Philadelphia, Janie Roberts (Tom), of Frackville, and Bill Delinsky (Kathleen), of Sykesville, Md. She is also survived by her brother, James Miller (Kay), of Camp Hill, and her sister, Barbara Naspinsky, of Wyomissing. Shirley was Mommom to six grandchildren, Kelly Gigliotti (Fred), Nicole McFetridge (Adam), Kevin Kessock, Taryn Mahon (Jimmy), Natalie Delinsky and Tess Delinsky, and was GiGi to five great-grandchildren, Maya and Ella Gigliotti, Keira and Gavin McFetridge and Margot Mahon and a great-grandson due next month.

Shirley was active in her community and church, giving of her time and talents for decades. She was a member of the former St. Joseph's Church and then St. Joseph the Worker parish for 66 years. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters and Ladies of the Elks.

She loved her family and friends unconditionally. She never gave up on anyone and always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. Her optimism was infectious.

Shirley lived with every ounce of her being until the very end. She never stopped learning and enjoying the things she loved whether that be shopping, gardening, reading or, most of all, being with family.

Shirley was a selfless mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, wife and friend. All who knew her and loved her will forever cherish how blessed they were and will miss her dearly.

Visitation for family and friends will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph the Worker Parish (St. Ann's Church), 49 N. Line St., Frackville. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Giuseppe Esposito, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com. Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.