1950-2026
Shirley Mae (Straitiff) Miller, 75, of Mercer, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2025, at Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
She was born March 22, 1950 to Leonard and Sarah (Geer) Straitiff in Brookville.
She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, Mercer. Shirley worked at Rolo Jenson, then went on to become a nurse’s aide working at Jefferson Manor. After moving to Mercer, she drove a van for Watson’s, transporting handicapped children to school and other various activities. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and collecting snowmen and dolls. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Kenneth L. Miller, Mercer, two sons; Brian M. Marshall and wife Bobbie, Coolspring and Christopher Marshall and wife Theresa, Halifax, PA, two step-sons; Eric Miller, Sharon, and Joel Miller, Farrell, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a sister, Marilyn McGinnis and husband Ed, Punxsutawney, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Richard Straitiff.
Friends will be received on Friday from 3:00 PM until the time of service at 6:00 PM at McCabe Funeral Home, 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767 with Pastor Jim Moose officiating.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com
