Shirley Aldrich

Shirley Aldrich, 79, of Shenandoah, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her residence.

Born on June 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Welsh Sr. and Henrietta Pettit-Michael.

Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded by her husband, James Aldrich, and her sister, Janet Welsh.

Shirley worked as a Dental Assistant for most of her career, and eventually spent some time in Restaurant Management and Hospital Administration.  She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ringtown, where she participated in many fundraisers and activities.  She loved to read and watch Hallmark movies.  Aside from this, she enjoyed visiting with and making new friends, spending time with her grandchildren, and she loved cats, especially her own, Buddy.

Her surviving family includes her daughter, Danielle (Rymond) Munley, with her husband Timothy of Raven Run, 2 grandchildren- Harper and Kennedy, her brother, Eugene Welsh Jr., and a niece and nephew, Kristy Renn and Eugene Welsh III.

A visitation for family and friends will take place on Monday, August 18th, from 9 to 11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  Scripture services will be conducted at 11am by Pastor Michelle Beisel.  Burial will follow services in Mountain View Cemetery in West Hazleton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ringtown.

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