E. Shirley Pearce Romestan

Obituary

E. Shirley (Pearce) Romestan, 88, of Burgettstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

She was born August 2, 1933, in Monessen, PA, daughter of the late William and Ethel Pearce.

A graduate of Rostraver High School, she married the late Melvin Romestan in 1952, and celebrated 59 years together.

Mrs. Romestan, a former member of Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, was a gifted Sunday school teacher and coordinator of Vacation Bible School.   In later years she wrote and directed dramas that the church performed, as well as making the costumes.  Mrs. Romestan enjoyed quilting, embroidery, and crocheting throughout her adult life.  In addition, she and her husband enjoyed doing woodworking projects together.  Being a foster parent to several children was another way in which Mrs. Romestan shared her love of caring for people.

Surviving are three daughters, Rowene Romestan of Murrysville, Karen Romestan of Dallas, Texas, and Sherry (Martin) Puskar of Cranberry Township; six grandchildren, Ashley (Gary), Casey, Alana, Joshua (Natalia), Jesse, and Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Emma, Erica, Gary and baby girl Puskar due April; a sister, Dolores (Ken) Cekus and many nieces and nephews.  

She is preceded in death by a sister Sarah Stangroom and three brothers, Richard, James, and Edward Pearce.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022, with service immediately following at Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. Interment will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.

Those wishing to remember Mrs. Romestan in a special way can make a memorial donation to the Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 S Main Street, Burgettstown, PA  15021, to the Salvation Army, 60 E Maiden Street, Washington, PA  15301, or an online donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.