Shirley M. (Busse) Walrath, 76; Cook At Many Local Restaurants COOPERSTOWN – Shirley M. (Busse) Walrath, 76. One of Cooperstown’s gems “Shirl the Pearl” Walrath responded to her final job interview and joined the staff in heaven on March 20, 2019. Born June 5, 1942, in Cooperstown, Shirley was the daughter of Cecil and Hilda (Bennett) Chandler. She was a lifelong Cooperstown resident and a well-known “local institution.” Shirley was one of Cooperstown’s biggest fans; she loved living in the…
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Shirley Busse Walrath
IN MEMORIAM Shirley M. (Busse) Walrath, 76; Cook At Many Local Restaurants COOPERSTOWN – Shirley M. (Busse) Walrath, 76. One of Cooperstown’s gems “Shirl the Pearl” Walrath responded to her final job interview and joined the staff in heaven on March 20, 2019. The job description stated, “searching for qualified individual to maintain order using a hands on, no nonsense approach.” Those who knew Shirley are sure that the job will be well done. Born June 5, 1942, in Cooperstown,…
IN MEMORIAM: Shirley (Busse) Walrath, 76; Funeral Sunday For Chef In Local Restaurants COOPERSTOWN – Shirley M. (Busse) Walrath, 76, who cooked for years at the former TJ’s and other local restaurants and was a well-known figure on Main Street, died March 20, 2019. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown.…