Patricia G. Shirkness Obituary
The passing of Patricia G. Shirkness of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, born in Washington, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 15, 2025 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Mildred; and her husband Richard D. Shirkness. She is survived by: her children, Mary Dubyk (Brian Howard) of Perkasie, PA, Richard D. Shirkness (Kim Whitworth) of Athens, AL, Thomas B. Shirkness (Christy) of Kutztown, PA, Mark D. Shirkness (Barbara) of Louisville, KY, Patty Welsh (Bill) of Toms River, NJ and Christopher Shirkness (Megan) of Holland, PA.; her grandchildren, Kyle, Matthew, Margaret, Emily, Andrew, Zachary, Jessica, Ryan, Eric, Erin, Keira and Shannon; and her sisters, Margaret Trahiotis (Tino) of Connecticut and Mary Carney (Dave) of Oregon. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Patricia's memory be made to the Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, 222 N. 17th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or http://www.ccphila.org.
