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Shirley M. Drake, 81, of Somerset passed away July 3, 2025 at The Patriot. She was born January 18, 1944 in Somerset to the late William and Florence (Dayton) Tirko. Shirley is also preceded in death by husband Willis, 16 brothers and sisters, and grandson Austin Coddington. She is survived by children Robert Drake of Boswell, Kevin and Tami Drake of Somerset, and Scott and Michele Drake of Boswell, grandchildren Brittany Emswiler-Wolfe, Becca, Dustin, Dylan, and Drew Drake, Malorie Igou, great grandchildren Torin Wolfe, Reagan, Ryleigh, River, and Ava Drake, brother Joseph Tirko, sisters Sally Mae Reese, and Rachael Townson. Friends will be received Tuesday from 6-8 and Wednesday from 10 until the time of service at 11 in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home with Reverend Dale Stotler. Internment will be at Casebeer Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfuneralhome.com.
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