Carol Jean Shrontz, 77, of Fredonia NY, formerly of Washington PA passed away Friday April 22, 2022 in Buffalo General Hospital. She was born in Washington on June 26, 1944, daughter of the late Melvin H. and Grace E. Larkin Shoup.

She was a 1962 graduate of Trinity High School and in 1988 earned her bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia, double majoring in Business and Psychology. On February 14, 1964 she married her best friend, Terry D. Shrontz, with whom she has shared over 58 years of marriage. She attended the First Baptist Church of Dunkirk.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters Terrilyn M. (David) Meel, Sherriann E. (Dave) Robinette, three grandsons Caleb Meel, Josiah Robinette, and Bryson Robinette, and a brother Melvin D. (Carolyn) Shoup.

She began her career at age 14 working as the Financial Secretary of the Citizens Library in Washington. She held various other jobs including airline reservationist, switchboard operator, payroll and bookkeeper, cake decorator and most importantly Mother. She worked for United Way of Northern Chautauqua County for 13 years, retiring as the Executive Director.

Carol was an avid collector of dolls, toys, advertising items, and nativities and enjoyed sharing her collections with others. After retirement, she delivered Meals on Wheels over a span of 17 years. She and Terry also enjoyed traveling, especially visiting all 50 states and 61 of the national parks.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 E. Maiden Street, Washington, PA. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, PA with Pastor Mark Massaro officiating.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Dunkirk, 876 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY on Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol's name can be made to Central Christian Academy, 876 Central Avenue, Dunkirk NY 14048 or Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels, 196 Newton Street, Suite 5, Fredonia NY 14063.

An online guestbook may be signed at http://www.nicholfuneralhome.com