Shirley E. Saylor

Shirley Esther Saylor, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, April 26, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Shirley was born July 24, 1931, in Schuylkill Haven, a daughter of the late Vera M. (Berger) and Lewis C. Dreisbach.

She was the widow of Charles John Saylor.

Shirley graduated from Schuylkill Haven Area High School with honors in 1949. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. She was employed in the office of her father's business, L.C. Driesbach's Garage, and also worked for the Schuylkill Haven Area School District as a lunch time aide from 1980 to 1992.

Shirley loved flowers and working in her garden. She loved taking walks and could be seen by many walking around Stoyer's Dam near where she grew up. One of her favorite places was the Hereford Lighthouse in Wildwood. Her life was centered around family. Her most important job was being a homemaker and she was very proud of it.

She is survived by her sons, Charles B. "Chuck" Saylor and Jeffrey A. Saylor, both of Schuylkill Haven.

A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., in Schuylkill Haven, with the Rev. William Parrish officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held prior, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Avenues. To extend condolences to the family, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted to the arrangements.