Shirley J. Coller 1932-2024

Shirley was born Aug. 12, 1932, in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Richard and Laura Gupton Engwer.

Her family moved to Youngstown and Shirley attended and graduated from East High School. At the young age of 15, Shirley met the love of her life, Ralph “Dick” Coller, and they were married Sept. 27, 1952. Together, they enjoyed crafting and camping at Bay Shore Campground on Pymatuning Lake in Andover. After 63 wonderful years of marriage, Dick passed away on Oct. 28, 2015.

Throughout her life, Shirley worked outside the home, but the job she loved the most was as a school bus driver for Hubbard City Schools.

Shirley gracefully lived a wonderful, healthy life filled with love for her family and her dogs, Buttons, Muffin, Bridget, Maggie May and Gracie May. Shirley left this earth for her eternal home to be with her Lord; her husband, Ralph; and her son, Richard.

She leaves to carry on her legacy, her daughter, Pam Coller of Brookfield; son, Ralph (Lisa) Coller Jr. of Burghill; three grandchildren, Monica (Patrick) O’Toole of Key West, Florida, Rick (Brittany) Coller of Duluth, Georgia, and Ryan (Nicky) Coller of Tucker, Georgia; and three great-grandchildren, Rowan, Grayson and Asher.

In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her infant son, Richard Alan Coller.

Per Shirley’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Shirley will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Hubbard.

Arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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