Shirley F. Rearich

MOUNT WOLF – Shirley F. (Slagel) Rearich, 90, of Mount Wolf, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Wellspan York Hospital.  She was the wife of Charles L. Rearich who she married 66 years ago on July 7, 1958.

Shirley was born June 15, 1934, in York and was the daughter of the late Romaine Slagel.

She graduated in 1952 from William Penn Senior High School in York, PA.  She was formerly employed by Bell Telephone in York as a Telephone Operator and later at Weis Markets.  She was an associate member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in North York.

In addition to her husband, Shirley is survived by her son, Andrew Rearich and his wife Nikki of Ephrata, PA, her grandchildren, Jacob A. Rearich and Gwendolyn Rearich, and her sister, Joan Appleton.  Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Meckley.

Her memorial service will begin at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf, PA.  Her visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Saturday at the funeral home.  Her burial will be private.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Peters Lutheran Church, 947 North George Street, York, PA. 17404 or Starview United Church of Christ, 4832 North Sherman Street Extd., Mount Wolf, PA 17347.

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