Shirley Marzoch Straka

She was born on Sept. 21, 1931, in Library, PA to Walter and Ursula Marzoch. She spent her career as a medical transcriptionist at various hospitals and doctor’s offices. She enjoyed her time with the Helping Hands Quilting Bee, socializing with her friends, and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow and blossom.

She is survived by her children Timothy (Rose) Straka and Lisa Lemoniades (Alan Glynn.) Grandsons Brian (Courtney) Straka, Jason (Sio Glotfelty) Straka, Aaron Lemoniades and Ryan (Ami) Lemoniades. Seven great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Anthony P. Straka whom she met at a USO Club in Pittsburgh, PA. They were married in 1957 and traveled overseas and state-side while he was in the Air Force until his retirement in 1974 when they moved to Bradenton. She is also preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel, her sister, Janet (Jim) Johnson of South Park, PA, and her parents.

A private service was held at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park where she was laid to rest next to her beloved husband.