Shirley Ann Stockton, 91, of Bradford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 13, 2026.

Shirley was born on April 25, 1935, in Knox; a daughter of the late Harold and Celia Dittman.

On June 12, 1951, in the former Rew United Methodist Church, she married William Stockton, who survives.

She was a member of Rew United Methodist Church and worked as a cook at GGB for the Bradford Area School District until her retirement.

Shirley enjoyed cooking, sewing and playing cards.  She also loved spending her summers at her and her husband’s cottage on Lake Erie.  She was an amazing cook who will be fondly remembered for her delicious meals and especially her Christmas cookies; which were a cherished part of the holidays.  These simple joys and memories she created will always hold a special place in the hearts of those that loved her.

In addition to her husband of 75 years, William Stockton of Bradford she is also survived by one daughter, Kim Marie (Jim) Carey; one son, Jay (Krista) Stockton; four grandchildren, Crystal (Steve Terwilliger) Carey, Anthony (Andrea) Stockton, Sonya (Milan) Cincar Stockton and Heather (Jay) Hough; three step grandchildren, Kristen Hughes, Liam Hughes and Mackenzie Acor; eleven great grandchildren, Zackariah (Cassidy Barnes) Carey, Brandon Carey, Alexa Stockton, Alivia Stockton, Ava Stockton, Asher Stockton, Ari Stockton, Khloe Gordon, Jillian Cincar, JT Hough and Briggs Hough; three great great-grandchildren, Grayson and Taylor Carey and Alora Bermundez; one daughter-in-law, Chom Nam Kim Stockton and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents; she was also preceded in death by one son, Timothy Stockton, one daughter, Robin Stockton, and two sisters, Celia Maxine Yeager and Donna Sprague.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 7:00 PM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Beth Rosler of the Duke Center United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA  16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.