Shirley Mae Scialabba, age 84, of Butler, passed away Thurs., March 16, 2023, at Lowrie Place surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 29, 1938 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Zola Stewart Denny.
Shirley was the beloved wife of Nickolas A. Scialabba. They were married on Nov. 24, 1956.
She was a member of All Saints Parish, Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she was a former May Queen.
Shirley had many careers, such as lunch monitor and bank teller, but her most cherished were being a wife, mother, and grandmother.
She enjoyed baking, playing cards with family and in her card clubs, golfing in golf leagues, traveling, and gardening. She was a member of the Buttercup Garden Club for many years. She especially loved spending time with family and friends.
She is survived her husband, Nickolas; three children, Anthony Scialabba and his wife, Shirley, of Butler, Elizabeth Menninger, of Butler, and Jeanine Sample and her husband, Michael, of Butler; one daughter-in-law, Angelica Scialabba, of North Ridgeville, Ohio; one brother, Harry Denny and his wife, Linda, of Butler; one sister, Pamela Denny, of Butler; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph N. Scialabba, who passed away Jan. 29, 2022; and one sister, Valerie Fend.
There will be no public visitation; however, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Mon., March 20, at 11 a.m. from All Saints Parish, Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, with Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.
Burial will take place in Saint Michael’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101.
The family extends a special thank you to the VNA Hospice staff and the Lowrie Place staff for their compassionate, professional care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Ave., Butler.
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