William Dale Shirk Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on October 21, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William Dale Shirk of Chesterland, Ohio. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Dale Shirk to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donovan Shirk and Elizabeth Shirk; his son David; and his brother Donald. He is survived by: his wife Mary Brennan; his children, Kelly Haney and Michael Shirk (Lynn); and his stepdaughters, Mara Smith (Greg) and Amy Arnold (Chad). He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family asks for donations to be made in Bill's name to The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110, http://www.hospicewr.org or Amelia Grace Assisted Living, 7090 Wilson Mills Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026.
