Shirley K. Merritts

Shirley K. Merritts, 80, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.

She was born May 13, 1943 in Altoona, to William and Mary E. (Irwin) Harshbarger. Shirley was married to the late James T. Merritts.

She is survived by daughters: Nicole E. Merritts (Ryan) and Jaylene M. Hoover (Wade); sister, Sylvia Boyles; three grandchildren: Rachel Filer (Justin), Caleb Merritts and Baron Dionis; two great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Melissa A. Merritts and sister, Susan Pry.

Shirley was a life-long member of Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren , where she served as a deacon for many years and was soon to be honored as deacon emeritus.

She retired as a hostess from Traditions Restaurant.

Friends will be received from 1 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, where a funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Pastor Linda Banaszak will be officiating. Donation can be made to the funeral home.

Arrangements by Vincent Good Funeral Parlor, 328 5th Ave., Altoona.