Shirley B. Albaugh

Age 89, of Sandyville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar.  She was born in Battlesburg, Pike Township, OH, a daughter of the late George and Agnes (Brothers) Mason, and was a life resident of this area.  Shirley was a 1943 graduate of Canton Township High School.  She retired in 1971 from Gateway Transportation, after five years service, where she worked in the office, and previously was employed by Continental Acceptance Corp., after 15 years service, where she also worked in the office.  Shirley was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, was a longtime Sunday school teacher, member of the United Methodist Women, and had served as secretary for a number of years.  She was a member of Pike Grange.  Shirley loved the outdoors, especially mushroom hunting and gardening.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John W. Albaugh, on June 13, 2004, and a sister, Phyllis McCrae.  Survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherry Welker, of Waynesburg, Penny and Gordon Laubert, of Sandyville, and Debbie and Bill McGarvey, of Magnolia;  one son, Dennis Albaugh and his fiancee, Carol Geraci, of Mineral City;  one sister, Belva King, of Canton; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews.  Services will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Pastor Ruthann Bosley officiating.  Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery in Sandyville.  Friends may call one hour before the services on Wed.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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