Official Obituary of
Shirley A. (Artman) Davis
June 4, 1930 ~ July 9, 2017 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Shirley Davis Obituary
Shirley A. Davis, 87, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 9th, 2017 at Avalon Springs Nursing Center in Mercer, PA
Shirley was born on June 4th, 1930 to Gordon and Ruby (Gillespie) Artman in Greenville, PA. She graduated from Penn High School Greenville, PA class of 1946. Shirley was affectionately known as a homemaker. On June 1st, 1983, she married her husband Daniel E. Davis, who survives her.
She was a member of St.s Peter & Paul Church in Sharon, PA. Shirley was a very active volunteer at the Good Shepherd Center in Greenville, PA. She loved spending time with her family. Shirley also enjoyed music and caring for others. She would regularly cook for her friends and family.
Shirley is survived by her husband Daniel, brother, Richard G. Artman of Hermitage, PA; three sons, John “Butch” (Tina) Goblinger of Connellys Springs, NC, Gary E. Goblinger of Delmar, MD, Keith (Nancy) Goblinger of Adalet, NC; daughter, Susan (Alan) Kovacik of Mc Kean, PA 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by father, Gordon Artman, mother, Ruby Artman, former husband, John George Goblinger, and daughter in law, Pamela Goblinger.
Shirley’s family will continue to honor her life and memory.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Good Shepherd Center PO Box 422 Greenville, PA 16125, in memory of Shirley.
Her family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Avalon Springs for the loving care and kindness, Shirley received, while part of their family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Shirley was born on June 4th, 1930 to Gordon and Ruby (Gillespie) Artman in Greenville, PA. She graduated from Penn High School Greenville, PA class of 1946. Shirley was affectionately known as a homemaker. On June 1st, 1983, she married her husband Daniel E. Davis, who survives her.
She was a member of St.s Peter & Paul Church in Sharon, PA. Shirley was a very active volunteer at the Good Shepherd Center in Greenville, PA. She loved spending time with her family. Shirley also enjoyed music and caring for others. She would regularly cook for her friends and family.
Shirley is survived by her husband Daniel, brother, Richard G. Artman of Hermitage, PA; three sons, John “Butch” (Tina) Goblinger of Connellys Springs, NC, Gary E. Goblinger of Delmar, MD, Keith (Nancy) Goblinger of Adalet, NC; daughter, Susan (Alan) Kovacik of Mc Kean, PA 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by father, Gordon Artman, mother, Ruby Artman, former husband, John George Goblinger, and daughter in law, Pamela Goblinger.
Shirley’s family will continue to honor her life and memory.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Good Shepherd Center PO Box 422 Greenville, PA 16125, in memory of Shirley.
Her family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Avalon Springs for the loving care and kindness, Shirley received, while part of their family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
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