Shirley A. Schreiner

Shirley A. Schreiner, 82, of Republic, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born March 13, 1943, in Tiffin, to the late Wayne and Mary (Slack) Shafferly. She married Allan B. Schreiner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin on November 4, 1967 and he survives in Republic.

Other survivors include her children, Mark Schreiner of Tiffin, Michael Schreiner of Republic, and Mary Lyman of Tiffin; grandson Russell Lyman; sister, Bonnie (Mike) Oberlander of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley worked in office administration for Mercy Hospital for 35 years. She was a 1961 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. Shirley was a devoted farmer’s wife and Catholic. During her free time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and canning anything she could. She also enjoyed her Stamp Camp card making. After Shirley retired, she was able to travel to all her favorite places, like Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and Shipshewana. As a loving mother, her most cherished times were spent with her family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Larry Shaferly, and sister-in-law, Marilyn Shaferly.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bridge Hospice in Findlay, the Willows Community Care Centers, Elmwood Assisted Living, and Fr. Poggeymeyer of St. Wendelin who blessed Shirley with her Last Rights.

A rosary service for Shirley will be held at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville on June 6, 2025 from 2:30PM-3PM with visitation for family and friends from 3PM-7PM. A memorial service for Shirley will be held St. Gaspar Del Buffalo Catholic Church in Bellevue on June 7, 2025 at 10AM. Burial will follow at Reed Assumption Cemetery in Attica. The Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Gaspars Children's Library or FACT.

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