Elizabeth “Pearl” Arbogast

Elizabeth "Pearl" Arbogast, 86, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday afternoon January 15, 2023 in Heritage Valley Sewickley.

She was born on February 24, 1936 in Nestorville, WV a daughter of the late Dallas and Mary  Bell Shaffer.

Mrs. Arbogast was of strong Godly faith and a member of the Clinton Wesleyan Church who was devoted to reading her bible daily and taking notes. She was a hard working homemaker who enjoyed sewing and crocheting. The best mother, grandmother and friend, she loved being with her family and dog Buddy.

Her husband Arnold Lee Arbogast who she married on August 4, 1956 passed away on January 2, 1995 at the age of 61.

She is survived by her children Gwendolyn Marie Ervin of Burgettstown, Larry Neil Arbogast (Tonya) of Washington, Debbie Lynn Arbogast of  Weirton, WV, Judith Ann Wands of Weirton, WV, Juanita Dempe (Roger) of Oregon, Brenda Lee Rommes (Andy) of Burgettstown; 25 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; a brother Ted Shaffer (Eileen) of South Carolina; brother-in-law Dan Arbogast (Linda) of Durbin, WV; sister-in-law Maxine Cromer of Durbin, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to her parents and husband are her brothers Clarence Shaffer (Rose), Cliffford Shaffer, Murl Shaffer and her sister Roseanna Drazich (Steve); son-in-laws William Ervin and John Wands; 8 brother-in-laws and 3 sister-in-laws.

Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m.on Thursday and from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday in Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. BURGETTSTOWN where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday January21, 2023 with the Pastor Ted J. Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.

Those wishing to remember Pearl in a special way can make a memorial donation in her memory to the Clinton Wesleyan Church, 1022 Clinton Road, PO Box L, Clinton, PA 15026