Shirley Puchalski, 83, of West Scranton, died Monday morning at Geisinger/CMC where she was a patient. She was the widow of Anthony Puchalski, who passed in 1993. Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Emma Bevan Nicholson. Shirley was a graduate of Taylor High School, worked as a seamstress for Family Garment, Taylor Dress and retired from Bonacci Sportswear. She was also a former member of St. Ann’s Basilica and the ILGWU. She is survived by one son, Anthony Puchalski and wife Leigh-Ann, South Abington Twp., two daughters, Judie Romiti, Scranton, Tami Williams and husband David, Scranton, four grandchildren, one great grandson, one brother, Ernest Nicholson and wife Catherine, Exeter, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Emma Nicholson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, from 4 to 6:30 pm with a Blessing Service at 6:30 to be conducted by the Rev. Siby John, C.P., in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Park in the Spring.
