Misc. Notes
Obituary, Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA), April 18, 2009, online edition:
“Shirley Staggers Schlanz
Member of Unity Presbyterian Church
Shirley Staggers Schlanz, 78, of Graysville, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, in UPMC-Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, following surgery for a cancer-related illness.
She was born February 28, 1931, in Graysville, a daughter of Oakle William (Bill) and Audrey C. Wells Staggers. She lived in the Graysville area all her life.
Mrs. Schlanz was a devoted Christian and a member of Unity Presbyterian Church in Graysville.
She was a member of Harvey's Grange 1444 in Graysville and West Greene Senior Citizens. She had attended Washington Senior Citizens and the day-care center at Washington County Health Center.
In November 1983, she married Franklin Albert Schlanz, who died February 17, 2008.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, is her stepmother, Anna Belle Haught Harvey Staggers.
Friends will be received from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, with the Rev. Walt Stevenson officiating. Interment will be private in Rosemont Cemetery, Center Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Unity Presbyterian Church, c/o Mary Lou Hughes, 311 Dividing Ridge Road, Graysville, PA 15337. Family and friends may view the obituary and send flowers and condolences at
www.rushfunerahomeinc.com.”