Shirley Jean Blankley Breakall 1946-2023

Shirley Jean Blankley Breakall, 77, of Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away under Hospice Care on November 19, 2023, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was the wife of the late Joseph “Pete” R. Breakall.

Shirley Jean Blankley Breakall
Shirley Jean Blankley Breakall

Shirley was born on May 3, 1946, in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, of the late George Wilson and Hilda Helen (Bishop) Blankley.

She was of the Christian faith, attending Whips Cove Church and Chapel of Praise.

Shirley worked for Penn DOT, Ashbridge Oil Company, and the Southern Fulton School District.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Margaret Ann McCarty of Pennsylvania, son, Matthew J. Weicht of Northern California, grandson, Justin W. McCarty of Pennsylvania, and granddaughter Morgan Brooke Weicht of Pennsylvania.

Surviving siblings, George Blankley Jr., Ann J. Crilly, Dale G. Blankley, Bessie H. Wagner, Betty L. Johnson; Evelyn M. Powell, Rusty V. Blankley, Steven P. Blankley, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other members of extended family.

She is preceded in death by her sons, William “Bill” Allen Weicht and Marvin “John” Weicht; granddaughter, Sarah Victoria McCarty; siblings, Kenneth J., Joseph E., Grant W., Ronald S., and Lot L. Blankley.

Service will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sellers Funeral Home.

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