Shirley was born in Lancaster to the late Benjamin and Anna Mary (Landis) Axe. She graduated from McCaskey High School and later married Richard in 1955. She was a homemaker who raised the couple's children and supported her husband to the ends of the Earth. She loved to bake goodies for her family and friends, sew, and play Bingo. She absolutely adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Shirley generously gave of herself to others without hesitation. She was a dedicated member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She faithfully served God through all her years and loved to visit the various holy sites throughout the world.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Richard, and by her five children: Kathlynn M. Kirchner; Karen M., wife of Donald Thomas; Koleen M., wife of Larry Bowers; Richard J. Kirchner; and Christopher M., husband of Crystal Kirchner. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She blessed them with so many wonderful memories. She is preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, and 1 sister.
A private viewing followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebration at the Our Mother Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Avenue, Ephrata, with Father Kevin Moley as celebrant for close family. Final commendation and farewell will be held in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Shirley for all family and friends at a date to be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
LNP Media Group, Inc.
24 Dec 2020
Shirley was born in Lancaster to the late Benjamin and Anna Mary (Landis) Axe. She graduated from McCaskey High School and later married Richard in 1955. She was a homemaker who raised the couple's children and supported her husband to the ends of the Earth. She loved to bake goodies for her family and friends, sew, and play Bingo. She absolutely adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Shirley generously gave of herself to others without hesitation. She was a dedicated member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She faithfully served God through all her years and loved to visit the various holy sites throughout the world.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Richard, and by her five children: Kathlynn M. Kirchner; Karen M., wife of Donald Thomas; Koleen M., wife of Larry Bowers; Richard J. Kirchner; and Christopher M., husband of Crystal Kirchner. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She blessed them with so many wonderful memories. She is preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, and 1 sister.
A private viewing followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebration at the Our Mother Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Avenue, Ephrata, with Father Kevin Moley as celebrant for close family. Final commendation and farewell will be held in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Shirley for all family and friends at a date to be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
LNP Media Group, Inc.
24 Dec 2020
Family Members
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Bertha May Axe
1912–1912
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Chester William Axe
1913–1913
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Maurice Sylvester Axe
1914–1914
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Richard James Axe Sr
1917–2012
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Robert Martin Axe Sr
1919–1983
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Erwin Franklin "Jim" Axe
1921–1985
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Jere Sullivan Axe Sr
1923–1988
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Benjamin Franklin Axe Jr
1925–1926
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Wayne Devon Axe
1926–1962
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Donald C. Axe
1928–2008
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Norman Elwood Axe
1931–2013
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Joanne Axe Kauffman
1932–2015
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David Eugene J Axe
1938–2001
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