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Shirl A. Herrington

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Shirl A. Herrington, 88, of Mount Morris, formerly of Kirby, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, W.Va.

He was born May 29, 1932, in Greene Township, Greene County, a son of the late John William Herrington and Pearle Nester Herrington.

On October 17, 1970, he married Helen John Herrington, who passed away October 16, 2013.

Shirl was a retired carpenter. He worked as a construction worker with the United Mine Workers of America and as a private contractor.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army.

He resided most of his life in Kirby and was a member of Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church.

Shirl loved gardening and yard work. He enjoyed people and was always willing to help others.

Surviving are two daughters, Shirlene Snyder and Carol Lynn Kolat, both of Waynesburg; two stepdaughters, Julia Ann Moore of Pittsburgh and Jacqueline Barnes of Waynesburg; five grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Maple of Waynesburg. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, including William Renner (Alberta), with whom he had made his home.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Delbert Herrington; and two sisters, Freda Bierer and Irene Renner.

Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Jacob Judy, will be held in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg, followed by entombment at Greene County Memorial Park. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, all services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church, 1552 Big Shannon Run Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com.

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