Shirley Hinkle Obituary

Shirley Ann (Weston) Hinkle, wife, mother, sister, nana died as she lived surrounded by family on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home in Weatherly. Shirley was 80 years of age.

Born Monday, May 1, 1944 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Marian (McLaughlin) Weston. Shirley was also predeceased by; sisters, Joyce M. Knepper, Ruth Morgan; brother, Billy Weston.

 Surviving are; her husband of 61 years, Henry J. Hinkle; daughters, Rachael A. Broskoskie and her companion Frank Vitale, Deborah M. Colarusso wife of Chic; sons, Richard H. Hinkle and his wife Sandra, Jeffrey J. Hinkle and his wife Claire, Stephen P. Hinkle and his wife Joelle; brother, Donald Weston; sister, Marian David; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Shirley worked at Tung-Sol prior to devoting herself to family while assisting Henry in the operation of their family business Hinkle Roofing. A member of Cross Point Bible Church of Berwick, Shirley was the pianist, organist, and vocalist at her former church Grace Baptist of Hazleton for many years. An accomplished seamstress, Shirley also enjoyed doing cross stitch.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 

A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock A.M. on Tuesday January 21, 2025 from the funeral home. 

Friends may call on Monday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7:00 P.M., and again on the morning of services from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Private Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Shirley's memory to: Shiloh Youth Ranch, 10655 Roseland Road, Sebastian FL 32958.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Shirley may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com