Oct 26, 2017

Shirley Maria Liapes, 84, of Canonsburg, formerly of Meadow Lands, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

Born October 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Philomena and Michael Bellino.

Mrs. Liapes was the beloved wife to the late John Liapes; loving mother to Sophia (R.T.) Bell; cherished grandmother to Sarah Liapes Ambrose, Erin Bell and Todd Bell; dear great-grandmother to T.J., Presley, Kole and Lincoln; and dear sister to Joanna Renko and Kitty Kentros.

She was also blessed with many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Liapes was predeceased in death by a son, Anthony (Christina) Liapes, and a brother, Richard.

For the past five years, she resided with her boyfriend, Curtis Marcase of Houston.

She enjoyed working at Sarris Candies for nearly 30 years. She was in the choir at Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg for all of her adult life. For the last five years, she was a member of the Methodist Church in Meadow Lands.

Mrs. Liapes loved to sing, dance, crack one-line jokes and be as ornery as she could. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546, where services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28. Burial will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation, Meadow Lands Methodist Church, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, or a charity of one’s choice.

View and sign the family’s guest book at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.