Shirley L. Fell

Shirley L. Fell, 87, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on March 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family.

She was the wife of Bernard J. Fell, with whom she celebrated more than 63 years of marriage.

Shirley was born Nov. 26, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Roy and Alice (Heck) Reitz.

She attended John Marshall High School in Cleveland and was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.

On Nov. 23, 1957, she married Bernard, and they raised four children. In addition, they hosted several international exchange students through the American Field Service (AFS), including Aury Tovar, Sissel Vollan and Annika Abrahamson.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for her kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity to others. She always took the time to reach out to others with a note, phone call or visit to brighten someone’s day.

Shirley had a fun-loving spirit, wonderful smile and a contagious laugh. She loved to travel and camp with her husband and family. She and Bernard were blessed with many enjoyable years of camping with Bernard’s twin brother and sister-in-law, traveling across the United States.

Shirley was very active in the United Methodist Church, most recently at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Slippery Rock.

In addition to her husband, Shirley is survived by her children, Debby (Luke) Fritz of Valencia; Lisa (Andrew) Ecklund of Coatesville, Pa.; Brian (Antonie) Fell of Butler; and Scott Fell of Tionesta; six grandchildren, Meghan (Ian) Capcara, Matthew Fritz, Emily Ecklund, Luigi Fell, William Fell and Sophie Fell; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Roy Reitz Jr.

FELL — Friends and family of Shirley L. Fell, who died Monday, March 22, 2021, may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Boylan Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Connoquenessing Township, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

Services will be held at noon Thursday at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 244 Hallston Road, Slippery Rock.

Burial will be at Butler County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.