Shirley “Snookie” Royer, 79

Shirley Jean “Snookie” (Schwenk) Royer, 79, formerly married to Eugene P. Kisch and her late husband Larry Royer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Birdsboro.

Born in Schwenksville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (Miller) Schwenk.

Shirley retired from Diamond Glass in Royersford. She previously owned and operated Mom Mom’s Deli with her sister, Evelyn Issett. Shirley was also self-employed, running “Shirley’s Cakes” out of her own home in Douglassville. She was a longtime member of Faulkner Swamp UCC and also in the consistory and kitchen committees. Shirley enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and gardening. She loved spending time with her family. Shirley also enjoyed going to see shows at Sights and Sounds in Lancaster.

Surviving are her daughters Jean Kisch; Debra Helsel, wife of Bryan; Brenda Furst, wife of Alan; Carol Kisch; Kim Albiser; and Tina Landis, wife of Derrick; 9 sisters and 3 brothers; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525) with Rev. Frances Chester officiating. Burial will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories. A viewing will also be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 9:00-10:00AM at the funeral home.

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The family is forever strengthened by your love aunt snooks.
Our thoughts are with you as you transition into the new greif this brings.

~ Megan Rae
8/1/2024 12:01:10 PM

Deb & Bryan,
So sorry for your family’s loss and I have fond memories of your mom over the past years.

~ Theresa Goldsmith
7/25/2024 5:10:18 PM

To the family I’m so sorry for you loss . Aunt Snookie was a great person always loved to be around people . I enjoyed her smile .She will be missed. Fly high Aunt Snookie Fly high Love You

~ Susan (Davis) Mercer
7/25/2024 10:44:46 AM

To all Snookie's family I want to pass my condolences. So sorry for your loss. I remember many of good times with her. She was always a great friend, mother, grandmother to all. May she RIP

~ Mabel Kelly Harrington, DE
7/25/2024 4:22:39 AM

So sorry for your loss aunt frannie. Snookie was such a nice lady to us kids always.

~ Jb
7/23/2024 3:55:42 PM

So many fond memories of the family spending time together. What a wonderful person! We are all better having her in our lives. Keeping everyone in our prayers and thoughts.

~ Sheila McCann
7/23/2024 1:09:45 PM

My condolences to family and friends
Very sweet and beautiful woman
May she dance in heaven
Cherish the beautiful memories
Hugs to all

~ Sue Matthews GILBERTSVILLE, PA
7/23/2024 9:18:07 AM

Shari and I send our sincere condolences to Snookie's family. She was my cousin and I have a number of childhood memories of her but the one which has always stood out for me when she was getting married to Gene our family was living temporarily with Elsie and Appy. On her wedding day I was outside playing and came around a corner of the house and there in front of me stood this angel, Snookie, in her beautiful white wedding dress with the sun shining behind her. I was completely stunned and absolutely believed she was an angel. I ran in to tell my mother who explained what was happening. Well, now Snookie has joined the chorus of angels and she will fit right in. A beautiful person well loved and whom we will all miss. Keith

~ Keith and Shari Miller
7/22/2024 7:09:55 PM