Shirley A. Hughes

YORK – Shirley Ann Hughes, 89, entered into rest at 6:52 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at her home.  She was the loving wife of Eugene Hughes.  The couple celebrated 68 years of marriage on December 7, 2025.

Born January 19, 1937 in York, Shirley was a daughter of the late Elmer H. and Sarah V. (Byerts) Hollinger.

She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family.  Shirley attended Pinchot Park Assembly of God.  She liked Country and Bluegrass music and was a member of the Blue Grass Association.  She also enjoyed bus trips to Wheeling, WV and Nashville, TN.

In addition to her husband, Shirley is survived by four children, Sherry Graybill and husband, Dave of McAlisterville, Scott Hughes and wife, Andrea of Dover, Tammey Hughes of Dover and Heather Strine and husband, Mike of York; two grandsons, Hayden Wentz and wife, Shiann and Kevin Wentz(Kyra), all of York; two great granddaughters, Harper and Olivia Wentz; a sister, Diane Davis and husband, Donald of York Haven; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Gerald Hollinger, Lois Fogle, Reda Griffith and Harold Hollinger.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Shirley's funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Pinchot Park Assembly of God, 2755 Rosstown Rd., Wellsville.  Burial will follow in Parkville Cemetery.  Officiating will be Pastors Timothy Imes and Harry Buhrman, Jr.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the White Rose Memorial Hospice team, for their support, comfort, and dignity provided to Shirley during her final days.

To share memories of Shirley and condolences with her family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com