Avonelle P. Shaddock, age 95, formerly of Economy Borough, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Born October 13, 1925, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lauren D. and Stella M. (Reesman) Poling. She was a secretary at Sewickley Valley Hospital, and at the Wage Tax office for the Economy Borough. She was a member of the Economy Women's Club, the Eastern Star, the 55 Plus Group at Rehoboth Lutheran Church, where she was an active member. Avonelle worked as a volunteer at the hospitality shop at Passavant Retirement Community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late James K. Shaddock (2011), and her son, James C. Shaddock (2020). She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister in law, Dennis 'Bud' (Edna) Poling; three sisters in law and their spouses, Mildred (James) Erwin, Ruby (James) Burgess and Ruth (Carmen) Myers.
She is survived by three daughters and a son; Connee (Bart) Spagnola, Carol (Gary) Verrico, Jayne Korak (Glenn Sisson) and Mark Shaddock. Also surviving are two beloved grandchildren; Kara Spagnola and Brett (Stephanie) Spagnola, and a step granddaughter, Tina Verrico (Mikayla), and one sister; Audrey Kohlman (Elmer), and one brother; Melvin (Alberta) Poling, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her friends she leaves behind, especially those remaining from the Dirty Dozen Card Club.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Rehoboth Lutheran Church, 2800 Conway Wallrose Rd., Baden, from 10am until the time of funeral services at 12 noon. Arrangements by the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum) www.saul-gabauer.com
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Passavant Retirement Community, Mountain Laurel, especially Bud, her main caregiver, Stacie, Desiree and Shania, as well as all of the staff members who took such good care of Avonelle.
If desired, memorial donations can be made in her name to Rehoboth Lutheran Church, 2800 Conway Wallrose Rd., Baden, PA 15005.
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