Shirley Ewing, 87, passed away Saturday (Jan. 10) in the Lutheran Home at Kane, where she had resided.  She was born Feb. 21, 1938 in Ridersville, the daughter of the late Karl and Florence (Dighton) Fitzgerald.  She  married to James Ewing, who preceded her in death, on March 13, 1957.

Shirley worked for many years in housekeeping at the Kane Community Hospital.

She is survived by two daughters, Julie Ewing and Deb Cappello, both of Kane; one granddaughter, Courtney Lupole and a grandson Steven Sanders.

In addition to her parents, and husband she was preceded in death by one sisters, Twila Heeter: two daughters,Melissa “Missy” Sanders and Valorie Ewing and a son-in-law,  Bob Bodecker.

In keeping with Shirley’s request there will be no services.

Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to No Feline Left Behind

Online condolences can be expressed at cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.

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