OBIT: Nancy J. Shumaker (Manorville)

Nancy J. Shumaker, 77, of Manorville, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in her home.

Born March 19, 1938, in Cadogan, she was a daughter of the late James and Alfreda (Wasiek) Goodyear.

Nancy was a very active member of Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Harrison Township, where she belonged to the Altar Society.

She formerly worked at the Cadet Restaurant, PPG Industries, Essex, the Leader Times, and as a teacher’s aide for Armstrong School District.

Nancy was a volunteer worker at ACMH and served as an auditor for Manorville Boro for many years.

Her hobbies included walking, going to the YMCA, working on her computer, sewing and needle point, ceramics, exercise classes, cruising, taking care of her flowers and sitting on her front porch.

She is survived by her husband, Robert T. Shumaker; her children, Theresa (Jess) Elger of Newburgh, Indiana, Robert (Elizabeth) Shumaker, Jr. of Manorville, Joni (David) Birdsall of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and Laurie (John) Schreckengost of Cadogan; 10 grandchildren: Paige and Ashley Birdsall, Christopher and Joseph Schreckengost, Elliot (Carrie) Elger, Owen and Alex Elger, Michael (Nikki) Shumaker, Robert (Sara) Shumaker III, and Sarah Shumaker (fiance, Tim); eight great-grandchildren: Addalyn, Jonathon, Olivia, Isabella, Sophia, Emma, Lillian and Abigail; her three sisters: Jean (Bill) Turicik of Carlisle, Sharyn (Marion) Shaffer of Adrian, and Kathy Dunmire of Ford City; and her two brothers: James (Doris) Goodyear of Clymer and Charles (Barbara) Goodyear of New Jersey.

Friends will be welcomed from 2-4 and 7-9PM tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, 2015, in the Welch Funeral Home in Ford City.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM Friday, July 10, 2015, with her pastor, Rev. John P. Bailey, officiating.

Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Burial Estates.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights, PA 15035.

To send an online condolence, visit www.welchfh.com

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