Roger Clarence Shirey

Roger Clarence Shirey, 82, of Greensburg went to sleep with The Lord on the evening of Thursday December 8, 2022 in his home surrounded by his devoted family.  He was born on October 2, 1940 in Latrobe, to the late Clarence and Virginia (Harr) Shirey. 

Roger was one- of a kind, he beat to his own drummer, never left a room without making everyone laugh, always held a sparkle in his eye, and above all was dedicated to his family which was his pride and joy; especially his beloved grandchildren, and new great-grandson.  He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, class of 1958, and shortly after, he met his sweetheart Carolyn Mechling on a blind date, and the rest was history. Together they raised their family in a home full of laughter and warmth, teaching each person what love was when life wasn’t always perfect. He worked hard throughout his entire life, and was a Tool and Dye Maker by trade, working for Robertshaw Industries, and retiring eventually from H. C. Stark.  Roger held a deep faith in God and was an active parishioner of St. Luke’s Church in Youngwood.  We will forever miss being teased by Roger, his undeniable laugh, light-heart and free spirit.  May he eternally rest with God, and guide us each and every day until we meet again.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Carolyn, his children; April R. Carey (Mark), Roger C. Shirey Jr.( Joelle), and Gail L. Rause (Craig) ; beloved grandchildren Felicia Carey, Shawn Rause ( Lindsay Johntson), Ashley Rause (Sam Przywarty), Jessica Shirey, and Jennifer Shirey ( Austin Schuchart); and his newest addition to his family, his great-grandson Axton Tyler Schuchart. In addition to his parents, he was greeted in heaven by his cherished daughter Jill Shirey who died in 2006.  Please join us to celebrate and honor Roger’s life with a viewing on Sunday December 11, 2022  from 4 to 8 p.m. at ASHLEY D. X. NYE CREMATION CARE & FUNERAL HOME INC. 408 Depot St. Youngwood & on Monday December 12, 2022 from 10 to. until the start of funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 126 N. Fourth St., Youngwood, with the Rev. Peter E. Nordby officiating. Burial and White Dove Release will immediately follow at Twin Valley Memorial Park Inc. in Delmont, PA.  In lieu of flowers the family asks to make a donation to St. Luke’s Church Youngwood. To leave an online memory or condolence for Roger please visit www.nyefuneralhome.com

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