Shirley Marie Swick, 87, of Sugarcreek Township, passed away Monday August 28, 2023 at Sugar Creek Rest Home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 7, 1936 in Clarion to the late Henry and Sarah Schimp.
Shirley worked in the auxiliary at ACMH Hospital, and was a nurse’s aide at Sugar Creek Rest and the ACMH Hospital. She also was a waitress at Bonellos and the Cadet.
She was a member of the Nevin Memorial United Church of Christ.
Shirley enjoyed church activities, and loved the beach and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved playing bingo and 500 rummy. She loved watching her favorite westerns, swimming in her pool with her grandchildren, picnics in her backyard with family, camping in their trailer at Tionesta, and cooking and baking.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years Samuel O. Swick; son Joe Swick; son Dave (Sue) Swick; daughter Pamela (Curt) Toy; daughter Terri (Brian) Oddo; grandchildren Jodi (Bernie) Murphy; Erica (Daniel) Dupuis, Lauren Oddo, Kelsey Toy and fiancé Scott Hern, Bryant Oddo and fiancé Mackenzie Garrison, Derrick (Jenn) Knox, and Dwight (Joanne) Knox; great grandchildren Maddison Watterson, Avah Murphy, Kelsie Knox, Allison Knox, Jonathan Knox, Jacob Knox, Isabel Dupuis, and Remington Knox: great great grandchildren Kallum Knox and Weston Knox.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Sarah Schimp and two brothers Robert and John Schimp.
Friends will be received on Thursday August 31, 2023 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Friday September 1, 2023 at St. Paul’s Community Church 2167 State Route 268 Chicora, PA at 11:00 A.M. with additional visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service with Reverend Frank Sapp Jr. officiating.
The family request that memorial donations be made to the Nevin Memorial UCC attention Paula Gilliland 10704 State Route 66 Clarion, PA 16214
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