Shirley A. Dent

Shirley A. Dent obituary

Shirley A. Dent

Shirley Dent Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Aug. 28, 2025.

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COLUMBIANA - Shirley A. Dent, 85, died August 27, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center.

Shirley was born on March 28, 1940, in Washington, Pa., the daughter of the late Paul Russell and Betty J. (Wise) Byrd.

Shirley lived in California prior and was in apartment management for over 30 years.

Her husband Michael Dent, who she married, June 27, 2011, died July 24, 2015.

She is survived by two children, Michelle (Albert) Altenhof and Daniel Siebert; five siblings, 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Siebert, and four siblings.

There will be no services or calling hours.

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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