Shirley J. Sarka, 72, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at her residence.
She was born February 1, 1940 in Somerset, PA to Clarence and Mary (Zerfoss) McMann. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1958. She enjoyed her needle point, sewing, and quilting. The greatest joys of her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Jeff (Daphne) Reed of Kent, and Michael (Joy) Sarka of Mantua; daughters, Christine (Danny) Peppeard of Ravenna and Sherri (John) Horvath Jr. of Kent; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Robert McMann of Kent; sisters, Patricia Mitchell of Cuyahoga Falls, Rosemary Steele of Akron, Linda Way of Barberton, and Sandy (John) Smith of Jacksonville, FL; and sister in law Donna Swigart.
She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin, her parents, sister, Betty Swigart, and sister in law Judy McMann.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Thursday, October 25th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street, Kent, where funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 26th, with Pastor Bruce Chouinard officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to her family.