Janice Ilene Caserta, age 63, was born on September 4, 1959 to Lillian Burdick and Robert Czechowicz in Philadelphia, PA. and passed away in Crossville, TN on october 27, 2022. She was a legal secretary and loving mom and sister.

She is survived by her children Jenene Saunders (Nick) and Jacquelyn Losco (Matt); grandchildren- Deanna Caserta, Michael Losco; great grandchild- Phoebe Gibbons; sister – Johann Cybulski and brother Marc Czechowicz.

She is preceded in death by her parents , siblings Gary Burdick and Robyn Noll.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 1-2 at Griffith Funeral Chapel at 520 Chester Pike Norwood, PA. 19074.

Shirley Ann Shenk was born January 9, 1935, in Pinto, Maryland, and went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 17, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of Carl Shenk for 66 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.

Shirley was a multi-talented woman. She sewed, crocheted and knitted beautifully; she also made the finest quilts including embroidering the Scripture verses on the quilts “For the Children Quilting Ministry” at Central Baptist Church. Shirley and Carl made many wonderful wooden gifts which they stained and she tole painted. She was a custom drapery consultant for years as well as a gifted cook.

Shirley was a positive, loving, welcoming, giving person, and she exuded, “I am so happy to see you!”  Her greatest joy was her personal salvation and daily walk with her Savior.  “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23).  Her life verse was Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Shirley’s next greatest joy was her family, all of whom she loved dearly and prayed for daily.  Shirley and Carl spent many years volunteering for the Mobile Missionary Assistance Program (MMAP) traveling across the country to assist churches, Christian camps and other Christian organizations.  They met and made many friends along their journeys.  Shirley will be missed greatly here on earth, but  we look forward to the day when each of us who has made the choice to accept Jesus as personal Lord and Savior will be reunited with her in Heaven.

Shirley’s passing was preceded in death by her first husband Sanford Martin when she was twenty; by her parents, Wes and Sue Collins; her brother John Collins and his wife Darlene; and her daughter-in-law, Robin Shenk.  She is survived by her devoted husband Carl Shenk; her children Perry Martin Shenk and his wife Blanca; Bryan Martin Shenk and his wife Carolyn; Carla Harle and her husband Bill; her ten grandchildren; nineteen well-beloved great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Sue Yoder and her husband Ted, and Jim Collins and his wife Linda.  

Shirley was an active member of Central Baptist Church.  A Celebration of Life was held Monday, October 24, 2022, at the church.

Steven Jacob McBroom, age 34, was born February 23, 1987 in Crossville, TN and passed away on October 18,2022. He was a cell tower foreman helping to keep us all connected. He was a loving family man and friend.

He is survived by his wife- Tina McBroom, children- Mariah, Mason, Delphia, and Colt; mother- Marcia Clouse West; siblings- Haley Lindsey, Mark Gaddis, Mason Gaddis, Ben Pendleton, and Ashley Pelfrey. he was preceded in death by his dad- Steven McBroom.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 11 to 1:00 with service to follow at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Mark Bass will officiate and burial will be in Algood Cemetery.

Bonnie Voncile Silcox, age 87, was born on April 16, 1935 to Clara Luticia Brunson and Thomas Jackson Ward in Bluff Springs, FL and passed away on October 7, 2022 in Chattanooga, TN. She was a homemaker and devoted wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband- Joseph Emmitt Silcox Jr.; children- Rebekah Louise Bell (Steven), Joseph E. Silcox III (Vangie), Daniel Thomas Silcox, and Lydia Rainell Silcox; grandchildren- Jason Lee Westman (Kristina), Laura Christine Hawks (Michael), Katherine Irene Hill (Christopher), Robert Brian Westman, Paul Laurence Westman, Jennifer Diane Huggins (Christopher), Jonathan Byrant Burgess, Naomi Joy Slavish (Michael), Jared Brand Burgess, Natalie Rose Dorfsmith (Daniel), Jacob Bradley Burgess (Erin), Amy Nicole Silcox, Emili Jo Silcox, and Katie Rose Nutt (Brandon); and twenty-one great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 siblings, daughter- Noella Renee Westman, and grand daughter- Stephanie Bell.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm.

Penny Smith, age 62, was born on December 23, 1959 to the late John L. and Juanita Marie (Wilson) Davis in Crossville, TN and passed away on October 14, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her companion Roy Blaylock; son Anthony (Rose) Davis; grandchildren Lily Grace Davis and Caroline Rose Davis; and sister Peggy Davis.

A Graveside service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Music Cemetery. Visitation will be at 2pm with the service to follow at 3pm.

4/13/1955 – 9/21/2022

Connie Siebert, 67, was born on April 13, 1955 to the late Kermit (Jim) Siebert Jr and Judy Wentworth Siebert in Belleville, IL. She was their oldest daughter. She passed away on September 21, 2022 in Smithville, TN.

She is survived by her sisters Gail (Darrell) Voorhees of Brighton, IL and Penny (Charlie) Little of Crossville, TN; niece Heather (Robert) and great niece Mara, all of Foristell, MO.

Connie graduated from Belleville East H.S. in 1973 and Belleville Area College prior to entering the U.S. Air Force in 1975 as one of the first female aircraft mechanics. Connie thrived in her twenty years of service, spending 14 years at Spangdahlem AFB in Germany and was a Desert Storm veteran. Her travels took her to Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Turkey, along with nine other European countries. She primarily worked on jet fighters: F-4s, F-16s, F-111s, as well as T-37s, and A-10s. She retired out of Nellis AFB in New Mexico in 1995, her rank being TSgt.

Civilian life took her to TN, working first at Skiroki, NA in Smithville and most recently at Autokiniton in Lebanon where she just celebrated her 10yr anniversary.

Connie enjoyed Renaissance festivals taking her to many surrounding states. She also enjoyed drawing, wire sculpturing, sewing, hiking, camping, and spelunking.

Connie loved God and her church where she had been a member for 25 years. She enjoyed the fellowship of her friends and was always willing to lend a hand for any task. Her family is comforted to know that she is “Safely Home in Heaven”.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Assembly of God church in Crossville, TN on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 12:15pm. TSgt. Siebert’s ashes will be interred in the Nashville National Cemetery on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 1:00pm, where military honors will be conducted. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at a future time in or near her hometown of Belleville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Connie’s name to the donor’s choice.

Carol DeLauder, age 76, was born on March 26, 1946 to the late Charles and Mary (Millar) Minshull in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and passed away on October 4, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her daughter Diane Brown of Crossville and Suzanne (Dave) Richer of Ontario, Canada; 4 grandchildren Josh Brown of Crossville, Nikki Brown of Denver, Shawn Landrigan of Ontario, Canada, and Suki Wilson of Ontario; 3 great granddaughters Chloe, Terah, and Addison Brown all of Crossville, TN; sister Gail Minshull of Ontario, Canada; her fur baby of 14 years Thumper; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don DeLauder; brother Johnny Minshull; son Steve Wilson; infant daughter Joanne Richer; and son-in-law Bo Brown.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled and held at a later time.

Susan Houston, age 52, was born on March 13, 1970 to the late Clarence and Hester (Slavens) Watson in Crossville, TN and passed away on September 29, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home at 6:00pm.

Helen Davis, age 79, was born on September 29, 1943 to the late Laborn and Edith Marie (Pennycuff) Kirkland in Crossville, TN and passed away on October 3, 2022 at her home in Crossville.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Shirley Mae Coy, age 79, was born on January 7, 1943 to the late Melvin and Margaret (Stites) Staggs in Springfield, OH and passed away on September 30, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her husband Steve Coy; son Craig Coy; stepsons Jeffrey and Noel Coy; granddaughter Kallie (Kyle) Wakeman; sisters Marsha Demory and Sharon James; and brothers Tom Staggs and Michael Staggs.

She will be laid to rest in Enon, OH.