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Annamae K.
Shirk
August 14, 1928 – April 18, 2026
Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - Leesport
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - Leesport
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Berks County Memorial Gardens
Immediately following Funeral Service
Annamae K. Shirk, 97, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Lloyd W. Shirk, died January 1, 2013.
Born in Blandon, Annamae was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (George) Keller. She worked as a sewing machine operator for many years at the former Diener's Knitting Mill, Leesport before retiring. Annamae was a member of Maidencreek Church, Blandon. She enjoyed bingo, visiting casinos (especially in Atlantic City, NJ), and going out to eat with family. She also enjoyed reading the newspaper daily.
She is survived by three sons: Emidio "Mim" Keller, husband of Mary L. (Dinatale), Mohrsville, Lloyd R. Shirk, husband of Tamara J. (Kasper), Maidencreek Twp., and Matthew A. Shirk, husband of Crystal A. (Keller), Wyomissing. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Mike Keller, husband of Julie, Amanda (Keller) Kocur, wife of Anthony, Benjamin Shirk, husband of Raynelle, Nicholas Shirk, husband of Tara, Tiffany (DeLillo) Palmertree, wife of Joseph, Taron (DeLillo) Herrera, wife of Juan, Kalyn DeLillo, companion of Nicholas, Rachel Shirk, Emily Shirk, and Zoe Shirk; and her great-grandchildren: Laina, Aslynn, Cassadie, Roanoke, Jackson, Douglas, Maxwell, Elliot, Joseph, Spencer, Alivia, Gavin, Ava, Juan, Jr., Adria, and Ellie. Annamae was predeceased by a granddaughter: Keriellen H. (Shirk) Heydt, wife of Brian; and her siblings: Robert, Lewis, Edward, Daniel, John, Fred, Wanda, Margaret, Mabel, and Hilda.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com
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