Shirley L Findlay

Shirley L. (Reifinger) Findlay, 81, of Alburtis, died peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in her residence. She was the widow of Eugene D. Findlay who died July 5, 2015. Prior to Eugene's passing, they had shared 59 years of marriage.

Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd W. H. and Lois J. (Fisher) Reifinger. Mrs. Findlay was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., Alburtis. Shirley was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School.  She worked for several years as a secretary for Caloric Corporation, at its former Topton plant.

She is survived by Children, Scott, husband of Mayra N. (Mejia) Findlay, Mertztown, Erin, (Findlay), wife of Jeffrey L. Rishel, York, Thomas L., husband of Amy C. (Snyder) Findlay, Alburtis, Susan G. (Findlay), wife of Gary W. Hartman, Kutztown, Julie A. Findlay, Allentown; and 9 Grandchildren, Brett, Troy, Meghan, Kurt, Erik, Jessica, Daniel, Patrick and Kyle. Other survivors include 2 Sisters, Sandra L. (Reifinger) widow of Dale A. Pensinger, Mertztown and Barbara A. (Reifinger) Kauffman, Ruther Glen, VA; and a Brother, Reynold C. husband of June (Kemp) Reifinger, Allentown.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with Reverend Scott M. Sanders officiating. Inurnment will follow in Lehigh Zion Cemetery, Alburtis. Relatives and friends may call Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in Shirley's memory to Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C. Memorial Fund, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, PA  18011. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.