Obituary
Shirley Ann
Richardson Byers, 86, passed away in Uniontown,
PA on Sunday May 1, 2022. Shirley
was born on January 8, 1936 in New Salem, PA to the late Jean Sophia (Wensing)
and Roland P. Richardson. She grew up in Edenborn, PA and graduated from German
Senior High School
in 1953. After marrying David J. Byers in 1960, she resided in Uniontown for
the remainder of her life.
Shirley was
a member of St. John
the Evangelist R.C. Church,
where she volunteered in various roles including Parish Council and Eucharist
Minister, and was a member of the Jefferson Club.
Shirley was
employed at Bell Telephone, March of Dimes, and along with her husband owned
several grocery stores.
She was a
long-time member of several bowling leagues and a life-long fan of the
Pittsburgh Pirates and Notre Dame football.
She was
preceded in death by her husband David in 2013; brother Harry Thomas
Richardson, sisters Beatrice Richardson and Florence Richardson.
Shirley is
survived by her son, Timothy Byers and wife Rita, Uniontown, PA, daughter Jean Byers, Baltimore, MD; Grandsons,
David Byers, Canonsburg,
PA
and Thomas Byers, Pittsburgh,
PA;
Granddaughter Mary Byers, Uniontown,
PA;
Sister Dolores Bell, Uniontown, PA
and several nieces and nephews.
The family
would like to extend their many thanks and appreciation to all of Shirley’s
past caregivers.
Friends will
be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown
on Wednesday from 3-8 PM with Parish Vigil Prayer Service to be held at 6:00
PM. Thursday Prayers of Transfer at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. john the Evangelist Church, 50 Jefferson
St., Uniontown at 10:00 AM
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist
Regional
Catholic
School.
Your
personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at
www.hakyfuneralhome.com
Donations
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School.