Shirley E. Trout
Shirley E. Trout, 94, of Bedford, Pa., formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on September 26, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Bedford, PA.
She was born on July 20, 1930 in Easton, Pa., a daughter of the late Earl and Caroline Kutzler Wilson. Shirley was a sewing machine operator at Lisa Marie Sportswear and at Mr. Pants in Easton, PA.
Shirley was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, NJ. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, making things for many people over the years. She loved playing card games with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert Trout who passed away in 1982, along with her son Robby, her sister Helen Matlock and her two infant sisters.
Shirley is survived by her children; Carol Raub (William), of Florida, Nancy Molnar (Andrew, Deceased), of Phillipsburg, NJ, Diane Russell (Joseph), of Bedford, Pa., Robert W. (Peggy), of Phillipsburg, NJ, and Barbara Frey of Everett, Pa. Shirley was the loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
A calling hour will be held from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at The Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman St., Phillipsburg, NJ, followed by a Funeral Service at 11 in the funeral home. Interment will then follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp., Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shirley to Toys for Tots at www.toysfortots.org or the Make a Wish Foundation at www.wish.org
The Finegan Funeral Homes of Phillipsburg and Alpha, NJ are coordinating arrangements.