Caren L. (Gilson) Shekerko

Caren L. (Gilson) Shekerko, 75, of Eldersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with her loved ones by her side. 

Caren was born on December 15, 1946, in Smith Township, Washington County. Daughter of the late John B. (Hap) and Rose (Bober) Gilson.

She was a 1964 graduate of Union High School. On August 12, 1967, she married Robert Shekerko who survives. She is also survived by her son Robert J. Shekerko (Marci), daughter Shannon Shekerko, grandson Timothy Shekerko, sister Cynthia Gilson Myers (Thomas) of Frederick, MD, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings John W. (Jack) Gilson, Robert L. Gilson, Ronald J. Gilson, and Audrey C. Brown. 

Caren’s favorite past times were spending time with family, drawing, writing poetry, and listening to music. She had a fun and loving personality that will truly be missed by all. 

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. (724) 947-2049 www.youngfhinc.com.  A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Grandview Cemetery 931 Rt 18 North, Burgettstown, PA 15021.

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