Shelvae J. Whysong
January 15, 1939 – October 25, 2026 (Age 87)
Shelvae Jean Whysong, 87, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at The Winds at Mattern Orchard.
She was born on January 15, 1939 in Weyant; daughter of the late Joseph and Glenda (Miller) Weaverling.
On September 17, 1958, she married Dorn Whysong in Winchester, Virginia; he passed away in 2003.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dorn; sister, Sally Feathers and brother, Alden Weaverling.
Shelvae is survived by her children, Cindy (Neil) Hinish of Roaring Spring; Linda (Barry) Crilly of Claysburg; Timothy (Brenda) Whysong of Claysburg; grandchildren, Joseph (Christy) Feathers, Nichole (Shawn) Thompson, Martha (Brian) Stone, Hannah (Isaac) Cherico, Chris (Jess) Crilly, Traci Crilly (John), Nathan (Cassy) Crilly, Mariel (Nick) Combs; and Nathan (Jean) Hinish; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Shelvae graduated from Bedford High School and then the Conemaugh School of Nursing in 1959 Brief stints working at Nason Hospital but most of her life was spent making a loving Christian home for her family. She was a lifelong member of the Queen Memorial Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also served as treasure for the Sunday School and in later years became Lay Speaker. She was the contact person for the prayer chain until recently, a service that she took very seriously.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, October 28th from 12 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 5:30 p.m. with Pastor Richard Kneller all at the Queen Memorial Church.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and the caregivers at the Winds at Mattern Orchard for the gentle loving care they provided in her last days.
Because of the allergies in the family, we request that no fresh flowers be sent. If so desired, you can make a memorial donation in Shelvae’s name to your favorite charity.