Shirley Flanigan

Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 28, 2025

Shirley Flanigan, 77, of Elizabeth Township passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born at home in Blythedale on May 23, 1948 to the late William and Ann (Frabizio) Coffer. She was the loving wife to the late Francis "Butch" Flanigan, who passed away October 22, 2017. She worked 40+ years as a lab technician for UPMC McKeesport Hospital, and held other caretaker positions with local nursing homes, even after retirement in 2007. Shirley was a WMBU Social Club member, as well as a member at the Sutersville Moose - always surrounded by great friends and family. She was known to be a huge social butterfly, and had a funny personality. She is survived by her sister, Rosalee "Cookie" Rodgers of Meadville; and various cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley is preceded in death by her son, Thomas William Flanigan; and by her brother, John Coffer (surviving wife, Peggy). Friends are welcome Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 5-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert director. Private interment will take place at West Newton Cemetery. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published July 28, 2025.

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