Shirley J. Nelson

Shirley J. (Richardson) Nelson 94, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born May 2, 1932, in Natrona to the late Earnelle T. and Clara E. (Miller) Richardson. Shirley retired after 22 years of service from the dietary department at Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Natrona Heights. Shirley was a volunteer for many years at the Highlands Area Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and cooking. Shirley is survived by her children, Pam Nelson, Kim (Terry) Tomporoski and Craig (Kelly) Nelson, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Nelson, grandchildren, Christopher (Missy) Sirota, Tara (Barry) Lucas, Shawn Nelson, Angela (Bob) Yeager, Colton Tomporoski, Chelsea (Joel) Parknavy and Nicholas Nelson and by her great grandchildren, Parker & Nash Lucas, Dominic and Noah Nelson, Samantha & Bobby Yeager, Mila Sirota and Jackson Parknavy. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Nelson, son, Gary Nelson, brother Art Richardson and great great grandson, Izak Nelson.

Friends will be received on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. Officiating will be her pastor the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Truscott. Burial will follow in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to the Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, Pa.  15065.