1935-2024
Shirley A. White Perine, 88, of Punxsutawney, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Colonial Courtyard in Clearfield.
She was born September 17, 1935, in Rossiter, PA, a daughter of the late Anna (Sweka) and Fred Wascovich.
Shirley was first married to Orin White and then married Frank J. Perine, who preceded her in death.
Shirley attended Rossiter High School and went on to work as a secretary at the State Capital in Harrisburg and then for Riverside Markets’ offices in Dubois. She attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Punxsutawney.
She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, baking, her grandson Eric’s college football games, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shirley also loved being at her house and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by four children, son Cloyd F. White and wife Barbara of Cartersville, VA, daughter Holly L. Davis and husband Ed of Punxsutawney, son Michael O. White and wife Lisa of Boiling Springs, PA, and son Edward J. White and wife Sharon of Clearfield; eight grandchildren, Kelly Barlow and husband Mark, Becky Hughes and husband Brian, Dustin Davis and wife Megan, Isaac C. White and wife Nikki, Jesse White and wife Heidi, Levi White and fiancé Emilie Barrick, Kayla Caragein and husband Myles, and Eric White and wife Sydney; nine great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren; a sister Irene Renosky and husband Joe; a brother Fred G. Wascovich; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and dear friends whom she loved dearly.
In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Eleanor Wascovich.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Don Jones officiating.
Interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Shirley, to the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, 186 Main Street, Suite 2, Brookville, PA 15825 or to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1307 South Main Street Extension, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
