Shirley J. McKinnis, age 92, of Rochester Township, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2024 at Villa St. Joseph, Baden. She was born August 12th, 1931 in Washington, PA. Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward and Georgia Lewis Rodgers. She was an employee of the former Kaufmann’s department store in Rochester as well as a Bell telephone operator in Washington, PA. Shirley was a member of Faith Community United Methodist church Rochester where she worked in the kitchen for various dinners. She was as also a member of MAC Sunday school class and previous president of the Rochester athletic mothers.
Shirley is survived by her husband Paul I. McKinnis. Surviving her as well are four children, Thomas E. McKinnis of Rochester Township, Timothy D. and Sandra McKinnis of Meadville, Paula S. and her favorite son-in-law Darel Pfeifer of Center Township, and Brad R. McKinnis of Beaver Falls. Shirley is also survived in life by her four grandchildren, Dirk Mckinnis, Michael Mckinnis and his companion, Nikki Smith, Matthew McKinnis, and Sydney Pfeifer, one great grandson Elyas McKinnis, and a former daughter-in-law, Arlene McKinnis.
Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated with no service. Arrangements are made entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.
The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Faith Community United Methodist Church, 341 Jefferson St, Rochester, PA 15074.