Shirley M. McElroy, 87, of Emmaus, died Jan. 2, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert M. "Mickey" McElroy, celebrating 65 years of marriage prior to his death.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Amelio and Dorothy (Freed) Alloggio.  Shirley worked as a sewing machine operator for the former Phoenix Clothes and in the mail room at Rodale for many years, retiring in 1996.  She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, where she was a choir member for over 20 years and sat in the same pew every Sunday.  She was a member and past president of Emmaus Fire Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Rodalians.  Shirley loved birds and feeding them.  She always had a smile on her face, cared deeply for others, loved baking for the neighbors, was always singing, and loved her trips to Michigan to visit her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her son, Brian R. McElroy of Emmaus; daughter Beverly J. wife of David Soltysiak of Alpena, MI; brothers, James Alloggio of Sandusky, OH and Charles Alloggio and wife Barbara of Keeseville, NY; sisters, Jean Pulli of Bath and Theresa Lenig of Breinigsville; grandchildren, Jamie L. and Ryan M. Soltysiak; great grandchildren, Amelia, Mylan, Jayce, and Hailey.  She was predeceased by siblings, Carmen Alloggio and Helen Wasko.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM in St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 S. 6 ^th St., Emmaus, PA 18049.  Visitation 9:00 to 10:30 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus.  Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her church.