Shirley J. Neilson

Shirley J. Neilson, 78, of Waynesburg, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Assisted Living at Evergreen in Waynesburg. Shirley was born January 18, 1945, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late James Cassidy and Violet Ruska Cassidy.
She earned her associates degree from California University.
Shirley worked as a receptionist for Dr. Merzi and Falconi Enterprises, both of Washington.
Shirley really enjoyed cooking, shopping, playing cards and Yahtzee, as well as working on stained glass projects.
Her husband, Robert W. Neilson, whom she married July 30, 1973, died June 23, 2020.
Surviving are one daughter, Michelle (Terry) King of Waynesburg; one son, Howard (Fern) Neilson of Pittston, Maine; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; two brothers, Dennis Cassidy and Timothy Cassidy; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is one sister, Patty Chadwick; and three brothers, Tom, Jim and Johnny Cassidy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, in the Woodruff Memorial Park Mausoleum, 2095 Washington Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317, with Pastor Jeff Marton officiating. Entombment to follow.
Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Waynesburg, PA 15370, Shane M. Ayers, director, has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.