Rufus H. Shirk

Rufus H. Shirk, 88, of Liberty, KY, formerly of East Earl, PA, passed away on May 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in East Earl, PA, son of the late John W. and Mary (Huber) Shirk.

He was the husband of Rebecca (Brubacher) Shirk, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He was a member of the Groffdale Conference Church. He was a retired farmer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 8 sons: Allen (Donna) of Denver, PA, Rufus (Julia) of Penn Yan, NY, Sylvester (Ruthann) of Spencer, TN, John (Joy) of Science Hill, KY, Israel of NY, Sydney (Mary Jane) of NY, Melvin (Lucinda) of Penn Yan, NY, and James of Liberty, KY; 6 daughters, Catherine (Loren) Martin of Liberty, KY, Martha (Earl) Sauder of Penn Yan, NY, Rebecca of Liberty, KY, Eva (Franz) Schafer of Stevens, PA, Annamae (Mark) Hurst of Liberty, KY, Malinda (Willie) Miller of Shipshewana, IN; 67 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Phares (Arlene) Shirk of Narvon, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anna Shirk; brothers, Norman (Eva) Shirk, Enos (Erma) Shirk, and Harvey Shirk; and a few grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Weaverland Mennonite Church in Blue Ball, PA, with Bishop Leon Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be held in the adjoining church cemetery.

A viewing will be held at Luke and Susie Shirk’s at 1640 Ligalaw Rd. East Earl, PA, on May 18, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

A viewing will also be held in Liberty, KY on Wednesday.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.