Worthington High School

Worthington-West Franklin
High School

Worthington, PA

1933 - 1984

 
Shirley Mae Smith Claypoole

Shirley Mae Smith Claypoole, 72, of Worthington, Pa. died on Tuesday, November
14, 2023, at her home.  


She was born February 26, 1951, the daughter of the late Roy and Emma (Roofner)
Smith, and was a lifelong resident of the community.

She was a 1969 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School in Worthington,
PA.  

Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and taking care of others. 

Left behind to cherish her memory includes by her husband, Ray Claypoole, of
Worthington; daughter, Tammy (Scott) Crissman, of Worthington; son, Roy
(Rebecca) Claypoole, of Kittanning; son, Leland (Margaret) Claypoole, of
Worthington; grandchildren: Tyler (Jessica) Crissman, of Fenelton, Hannah
Crissman, of Worthington, Derek Crissman, of Worthington, Korbin Claypoole,
Isabella Claypoole, and Kiyah Claypoole, all of Kittanning, and Aiden Claypoole,
Mackenzie Claypoole, and Lily Claypoole, all of Worthington; and brother, Don
Smith.  

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother, James
Smith; and grandchildren, Cameron Crissman and Sylas Claypoole. 

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023,
at Worthington Presbyterian Church, 197 Linton St., Worthington, Pa. with
funeral service to immediately follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Hindman
officiating.  

Burial will follow in Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Arrangements are under the care of the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home in
Worthington, PA.