"MERCERSBURG, [Franklin Co.] Pa. - Shirley J. Ryder, 62, of 4704 Charlestown Road, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997, at her home. Born July 19, 1934, in Upton, [Franklin Co.] Pa., she was the daughter of the late Carl L. and Alma Gilbert Rock. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Following graduation, she was employed by the former Stanley Co. in Chambersburg for a number of years. She was a member of Charlestown United Methodist Church of Mercersburg. She enjoyed baking, sewing and power walking. She is survived by her husband, M. William Ryder, whom she married on May 1, 1954; three daughters, Nancy St. Clair of Hagerstown, Jane Stewart of Chambersburg and Kathy Miller of Greencastle, Pa.; two sons, William L. Ryder of St. Thomas, Pa., and James A. Ryder of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Barbara Williams of Gettysburg, Pa., and Carole Rock of Lafayette, La.; three brothers, Ronald Rock of Williamsport, Pa., Jeffrey Rock of West Henrietta, N.Y., and Randall Rock of Greencastle; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Charlestown United Methodist Church, 13826 Buchanan Trail West, Mercersburg. The Rev. Samuel L. Sheffler and the Rev. Milton Benny will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg [Franklin Co, PA]. There will be no viewing. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Charlestown United Methodist Church, c/o Vernona Ryder, 2413 Lemar Road, Mercersburg, Pa. 17236. Arrangements are by Lininger-Fries Funeral Home, Mercersburg."
Source: Her obituary, Herald Mail [online-archive] 1/06/97.
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