Shirley Loretta (Swigart) Rupp

Shirley Loretta (Swigart) Rupp, 86, of Worthington, Pa. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born February 5, 1938 in Worthington, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Norma (Davis) Swigart, and was a lifelong resident of Worthington. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kittanning. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. 

Left behind to forever cherish her memory includes her daughter, Kathi (Terry) Smith, of Worthington; her son, John (Bobbi) Rupp, of Worthington; grandchildren, Shawna (Trevor) Zaliponi, of Butler, Brett (Danielle) Smith, of Worthington, and Kailey and Kaden Rupp, of Worthington; great-grandchildren, Alyza, Noah, Cameron and Max Smith, of Worthington and Ashlyn, Ayla and Canaan Zaliponi, of Butler; sister, Marcia Trulick, of Worthington; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, John Rupp; sister, Dell Simpson; and brothers, Harold, Harvey and Edward Swigart. 

Private services will be held by the family with Rev. Jeffrey Smith of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery on Cherry Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shirley’s memory to Worthington-West Franklin VFD, P.O. Box P, Worthington, PA 16262 or First Baptist Church, 334 Arch St., Kittanning, PA 16201. Arrangements are entrusted to the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home in Worthington.

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