Shirley J. Wisniewski

Shirley J. Wisniewski, 82, of Elizabeth Township passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born June 28, 1943 in Pittsburgh to the late Domenic and Rose Marie Barone. Shirley grew up in a traditional Italian family, where loyalty, resilience, and speaking your mind were simply part of everyday life. She carried those values with her always. A true spitfire, Shirley was strong-willed and never one to sugarcoat her words - sometimes stern but always loving and honest. Yet with her grandchildren, Shirley revealed her softer side. The same woman who had once been firm and unyielding became wonderfully easygoing and indulgent. She delighted in giving them everything they ever asked for. With them, her fire turned to warmth. Though these last couple years had been very hard medically, no cancer could seem to stop her. Beating one type of cancer after the next, Shirley fought harder than anyone else. She enjoyed cooking traditional Italian food for her family and she loved being the matriarch especially at family get together and holidays. She is survived by her children, Malisa M. Migliori of North Versailles, Valerie Ringer of Versailles, Luke Wisniewski of Elizabeth Township, Eric Wiseniewski(Judith Rosenfeld-Wisneiwski) of South Park, and Jayson Wisniewski of Elizabeth Township; grandchildren, Eric (Jessica), Nicola, and Marco (Chelsea Rush) Migliori, David, Mitchell, Ryan, Ashley, Alisha, and Dylan Wisniewski; numerous beautiful great-grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Frontera; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Kimberly Wisniewski; grandson, Arthur Wisniewski; and by her siblings, Lillian Infante, Barbara Wasielewski, Tommy Barone, and Linda Barone. All services are private at this time. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Inurnment will privately take place at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com