Rufus Shirk Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rufus Shirk of Liberty, Kentucky, born in East Earl, Pennsylvania, departing on May 13, 2024 at the age of 88. Rufus leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rufus Shirk to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John W. Shirk and Mary Shirk (Huber); and his siblings, Anna Shirk, Norman Shirk (Eva), Enos Shirk (Erma) and Harvey Shirk.
He is survived by: his wife Rebecca Shirk (Brubacher); his children, Allen (Donna) of Denver, PA, Rufus (Julia) of Penn Yan, NY, Sylvester (Ruthann) of Spencer, TN, John (Joy) of Science Hill, KY, Sydney (Mary Jane), Melvin (Lucinda) of Penn Yan, NY, James of Liberty, KY, Catherine Martin (Loren) of Liberty, KY, Martha Sauder (Earl) of Penn Yan, NY, Rebecca of Liberty, KY, Eva Schafer (Franz) of Stevens, PA, Annamae Hurst (Mark) of Liberty, KY and Malinda Miller (Willie) of Shipshewana, IN; and his brother Phares Shirk (Arlene) of Narvon, PA.. He is also survived by 67 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren.
