Shirley J. Griffith, Sharon, PA

SHARON, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Shirley J. Griffith, age 91, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2025, in John XXIII Home, in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, with her loving family by her side.

Born October 4, 1934, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ernestine (Brunson) Eckenrode.

She married Donald M. Griffith, on May 12, 1956, and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2019.

Shirley graduated from Sharon High School in 1952 and worked in the main office of Golden Dawn, in Sharon, as a bookkeeper, in the accounts payable department. 

She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church in Sharon, Pennsylvania and liked to read, knit and do cross stitch.

Surviving is her daughter, Stacy Bika, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania; her sons, Douglas M. (Barbara) Griffith of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and David M. (Joy) Griffith of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina; a sister, Peggy Fuchs, of Punta Gorda, Florida; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel “Bucky” Griffith; and a sister, Donna Wiedmann.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Arrangements are being are being handled by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 E. State Street, Sharon, PA, 16146.

On-line condolences may be offered by visiting stevensonfuneralhome.net.

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