Shirley J. Gallagher

Shirley J Gallagher, 91, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 8th at Harmony Haus, Ambridge PA.

Born on November 13th, 1934 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania to Charles Dallas Eales and Louise Cristina Jellison, Shirley graduated from Rochester High School in 1952  and spent her life in the field of Music. She married Charles L Pike on June 21, 1952 and built a career as a Piano, Organ and Vocal teacher as well as Choir director and Organist for various Churches in the Beaver Valley area.

Shirley was known for establishing the Center Civics Woman’s Club. In September 1962, Shirley traveled to Philadelphia to the Federation of Woman’s Clubs to establish the Center Civic Woman’s Club. By the very next month, the October member’s program, showed the membership was over 80 people. She retired as Business Manager from Pediatrics Associates, Beaver. After retiring Shirley and husband Bob enjoyed traveling visiting Israel, Alaska, Nova Scotia and many cities across the United States.

Shirley is survived by children Dennis Pike, Richard Pike (Eleanor), Kathy Lee Tolfa; Stepson Kevin Gallagher; grandchildren Daniel Pike (Rachael), Christopher Pike (Melissa), Betsy Pedicone (Steve), Angelo Lee Tolfa, Adam Tolfa (Alissa);  Zach Perl, Alex Perl (Katya) and Talia Gallagher. Great Grandchildren; Emma & Cooper Pike, Seth & Andrew Pedicone, Anastasia & Kassius Tolfa, Marcello Perl; sibling Bonita Landers; many nieces, nephews, and numerous beloved friends. Shirley was predeceased by spouses Charles Pike, Robert Gallagher and siblings Charlotte Somerville, Patrica Mara, Jeanne Wolfe, and Thomas Eales.  

Visitation and memorial/celebration of life will be held  on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 4pm until 7 pm at Huntsman Funeral Home, Aliquippa PA.  A funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm officiated by Reverend Don Hurray.