Shirley J. Kerr, 82, formerly of Meegan Ave. in New Castle, passed away the evening of April 27, 2013 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Born in New Castle on September 15, 1930, Shirley was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Pauline Lowry Wolthers. Preceding her in death on September 12, 2006 is her husband, William N. Kerr who she married on May 13, 1950. She was a member of the Church of Genesis. Shirley retired from the Radiology Department at St. Francis Hospital where she worked as a secretary. Prior to that she had worked for Treasure Island Department Store. Shirley enjoyed camping and bowling. She cherished the time she spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Robert W. Kerr of Hermitage; Brenda L. Coonce of Hermitage; her brothers, Lester Wolthers of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; Chester Wolthers of New Castle; three grandchildren, Robert Kerr II, Michael Kerr, Nicole Unrue and her husband Mike and her four great-grandchildren, Katelynn Kerr, Michaela Unrue, Mikenna Unrue and Mykah Kerr. In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley is preceded in death by her brothers, Albert and Harold Wolthers, two sisters, Margaret Wojnar and Pauline Fiorante and one great-grandson. Visitation is Monday, May 6, 2013 from 5PM to 8PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St. A service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11AM officiated by Rev. Ronald Eade pastor of Church of Genesis. Interment will take place at Oak Park Cemetery.
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Shirley Kerr
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