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Official Obituary of

Julia M. (Kosperski) Shirley

October 5, 1931 ~ February 5, 2026 (age 94) 94 Years Old
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Julia Shirley Obituary

Julia (Babe) Shirley, 94 of Clymer, born October 5, 1931.  She was the daughter of Katherine Louise Suwolitch Kosperski and William Edward Kosperski of Dixonville Pennsylvania

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands... Anthony Eugene Adams and Clyde R "Hummer" Shirley. Three children... Catherine Lillian Adams, Richard "Dickey" Adams and Brian Eugene Adams.
Two brothers... George Edward Kosperski, Larry Tyrone Barkley.
Two sisters... Margaret Jean Kosperski Nowak, Elizabeth Mae Kosperski Blazavich
A couple of sister and brother-in-laws. Kathleen, Doris, Anthony and Alex.
Nephews Tracy Barkley, Gary Lee Blazavich and a grandson in law Andrew Thomas O'Connor.

Surviving are the following:
Her beloved companion and sidekick Harley who is pictured with her...
Her son Michael Adams and wife Jacquelyn Adams
Grandchildren:
Shannon Lee Lummus O'Conner and partner Billy Ponsonby, who took care of her.
Anthony Lummus and wife Kelly Lummus, Georgia
Matt Adams , Mike Adams. Pennsylvania
Grandchildren... MacKenzie, Dante, Anthony and Sean
Great-grandchildren... Tyler Adams, Mercedes Lummus, and Allison Adams

Loving nieces, Antoinette Mar "Toni" who helped me out whenever I needed it, and is writing this up for me.
Brenda Kosperski Zeman who would call me often
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Great nephew Gabriel Zack who was always my muscle whenever I needed something moved.
Nephew Theodore Murray Barkley and wife Yulia, Illinois Roger Ramjet
Cousin Nancy Suwolitch-Brewer who came to the house and did my hair and helped me out a lot. Clymer PA
Brother Larry's SO of 29 years "Kitty" Kathryn Porter who has been there for me even after Larry's passing. New York
Monica... family friend and the Mother to my one great-grandchild. New York
Two stepsons... Bryan Shirley and wife, Richard Shirley and his son Mike.

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