Shirley J. Mayak

Shirley J. Mayak, 82, Stoystown, died April 22, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born March 21, 1941 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Garvis) Benny. Preceded in death by parents, husband Frank, granddaughter Chelsea, brother Robert Benny, and sisters: Barbara Coranado and Dorothy Johnson. Survived by her children: Michelle Mayak, Frank (Tamara) Mayak, Jr, and Tricia (Michael) Barron; grandchildren: Alex (Katelyn) Mayak, Olivia (Beau) Soberdash, Zachary Mayak, and Evan and Elissa Barron; great granddaughter Willa; and brother Richard (Judy) Benny. She was a graduate of Shade High School and was a retired owner of Stoystown Auto Wreckers. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville, where she was generous with her time and talents. In 2005, she helped create the Johnstown ALS Chapter and also the Frank E. Mayak Foundation for ALS. She loved crocheting, bird watching, gardening, and spending time with her family. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Aron Maghsoudi Celebrant. Committal church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Holy Family Catholic Church, 321 Sugar St., Hooversville, PA 15936. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com