Ella M. Chirila of Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, in her residence. She was 51.
Mrs. Chirila was born June 23, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Lewis G. and Irene Seibert Davis.
She was a 1978 graduate of Hickory High School. Following high school Ella went on to attend Westminster College.
Ella was owner of Reliable Insurance Agency along with her husband Edward J. Chirila for many years.
She was of the Protestant faith. Ella enjoyed gardening and taking care of her cats and two dogs. Most importantly she loved her family and friends and will always be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor.
Her husband, Edward J. Chirila, whom she married, November 1, 1980, passed away on February 5, 2002.
Ella is survived by a son Robert John Chirila of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; a sister, Cheryl Davis Plotts and her husband Ron of La Mesa, CA; She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis G. Davis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shenango Valley Food Bank.
Calling hours: 6 to 9 on Monday (9-12-11) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon.
Condolences may be sent to her family by visiting the web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Services: A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday (9-13-11) with Rev. Dave Evans, pastor of the Hickory United Methodist Church.
Internment: Morefield Cemetery