Shirley Ann Hollister, 78, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born November 21, 1943, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Hornick) Kerrish. Shirley worked many years in the public defender's office of the Beaver County Courthouse before she took her first retirement to care for her beloved husband, Sprague. She returned to work, then retired a second time to care for her mother, Ellen, and her Aunt Dorothy. She took time to travel, visit the casino, and watch sports, but never missed a chance to gather and celebrate family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sprague Hollister, and two stepchildren, Karen (Hollister) Carr and William Sprague Hollister.
She is survived by her four nieces who will forever hold dear her memory: Theresa Taylor-Ford, Patricia Hornick, Kathryn (James) Hornick-Young, and Michelle (John) Dunn. She will be dearly missed by her godson, John Michael Dunn. Shirley is also survived by her stepchildren, Dennis (Jackie) Hollister and Valerie (Richard) Rudnicki; her daughter-in-law, Ardys (Donnie) Rutherford; her 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Also remaining to cherish her memory are beloved friends Frank Martocci, Debbie Ellefson, Sue and Tom Holaren, and Sue Hilberry.
Friends will be received on Monday from 3pm-8pm and Tuesday from 10am until time of services at 10:30am in the GABAUER-FUNERAL HOME-1333 Penn Avenue, New Brighton-www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Pastor Wilmer Olszewski will officiate.
Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made in Shirley's name to the Beaver County Heart and Cancer Association-3582 Brodhead Rd #201, Monaca, PA 15061.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center staff and Dr. William A. Ferri for their extraordinary compassion and care.