Shirley A. McDowell Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley A. McDowell of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 25, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley A. McDowell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Grimes and Neva McNeil Grimes; her spouse Llewellyn "Pick" McDowell; her daughter Susan D. Rankin; her great grandchild Wyatt Rankin; and her siblings, Gerry Grimes and Norma DeHaven.
She is survived by: her children, Roger McDowell (Teri) and Ellen Buchenauer (Tom) of Port Allegany; her son-in-law James Rankin Jr. of Port Allegany; her grandchildren, Justin McDowell (Krista), Taylor McDowell, Cody Buchenauer (Desiree), Erin Nasto (Tom), Rebecca Burr (Daniel), Brianne Riblet (Marc) and Travis Rankin (Stephanie); her great grandchildren, Ashton, Declan, Elenah, Maura, Evelyn, Ivy, Hailee, Jackson, Lyndee and McKenna; and her siblings, Mary Lou Higley and Edward Grimes of Port Allegany. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. (105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA 16743). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 29th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to S.W. Smith Memorial Library, Port Allegany, PA; or the St. Jude Society.
