Shirley L. Lynch, 91

of Scottdale passed away at 11:20 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in the Aurora Nursing Center, East Huntingdon Township. Shirley was born on June 9, 1935 in Hopwood, a daughter of the late John and Lavada (Mackey) Stickle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald King (October, 1970); her second husband, Vernon Lynch (January, 2001); her son, Chucky King (2022); her granddaughter, Tammy King Barnes (May, 2025); her daughter-in-law, Kathleen King (June, 2011); her son-in-law, Barry Burkhart (March, 2022); and her siblings: Ross, Tom, William, and Charles Stickle, and Sarah Rodeheaver.

Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She graduated from Uniontown High School in 1953 and worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the Home Care field. She was also previously employed at Metzler’s in Laurel Mall. In her younger days, she was an accomplished seamstress. Shirley was a faithful member of the Scottdale Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School and also was an active member of the local Red Hat Society and the Mount Pleasant America Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Her enjoyable pastime was spent reading.

Shirley will be sadly missed by her loving family; her four children, Holly Burkhart of Scottdale, Polly Lucas and husband Ken of Portland, OR, Greg King and wife Beula of Scottdale, and Mark Lynch and wife Kelly of Ligonier; her eight grandchildren; her 13 great grandchildren; and her four great-great grandchildren.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com).

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday and 10-11 AM Saturday in the funeral home chapel followed by Funeral Services at 11 AM Saturday with Pastor Mike Hazelton officiating. Graveside committal service and interment will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery at Tarrs. The family extended their appreciation to the staff of Aurora for their loving care. Love Lasts Forever!