Shirley Pursell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Pursell of Bridgeton, New Jersey, born in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on October 27, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Whitman and Charlotte Whitman (Mills); her husband James Pursell; and her granddaughter Gabrielle Sweder. She is survived by: her children, James Pursell, Jeffrey Pursell, John Pursell (Hillary) and Dawn Sweder (James); and her grandchildren, Justine, Katie, Chelsea, Ferron, Ian, BreAnna and Jenavieve.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PO Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178 or Shriner's Hospital for Children, Development Office, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
