Maxine Mae Shultz New Sewickley Township Maxine Mae Shultz, age 82, of New Sewickley Twp., formerly of Bradys Bend Twp., Armstrong County, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at UPMC Cranberry Place. Born February 22, 1935, in Sugar Creek Twp., Armstrong County, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Josephine V. Slaugenhaupt Guthrie. Maxine was a 1955 graduate of East Brady High School where she met her late husband, Miles R. "Bob" Shultz. Maxine was a retired employee of the Freedom Area School District where she spent 22 years serving in several positions at the Big Knob Elementary School. Maxine was also a member of the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church and St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Chicora. She had a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and loved spending time with her family and friends at the family's farm in New Sewickley Twp., where she and Bob raised five children and eight grandchildren. She and Bob also enjoyed their time spent at the family's cabin in Tionesta and camping in Pymatuning. She is survived by her five children, Robert D. Shultz Sr. of New Sewickley Twp., Laurie A. Johntson of New Sewickley Twp., Patty J. (Robert) Himelsbaugh of Rochester, Richard W. Shultz of Rochester Twp., and Ronald D. (Barbara) Shultz Sr. of New Sewickley Twp.; eight grandchildren, Matthew D. (Natalie) Johnston of New Sewickley Twp., Jennifer N. (Nicholas) Thorn of Darlington, Robert D. Shultz Jr. of New Sewickley Twp., Stephanie A. Shultz of Beaver Falls, with whom she shared a birthday, Jacob A. Himelsbaugh of Rochester, Samantha M. Shultz of Aliquippa, Ronald D. Shultz Jr. of New Sewickley Twp., and Haley J. Himelsbaugh of Rochester; eight great-grandchildren, Hunter, Archer, Cooper, Madilynn, Damian, Willow, Rosella and Jack; a brother, John A. (Helen) Guthrie of Boardman, Ohio; three sisters, Oma B. Lynch of Greenville (twin sister), Marilyn (Jim) Cumberland of Ford City, and Eileen (Lon) Hovis of Butler; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie J. Heilman of Florida and Ella I. "Nine" Kepple of Leechburg; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Miles R. "Bob" Shultz, and a brother, Darle D. Guthrie. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at UPMC Cranberry Place. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 324 East Grandview Ave., Zelienople. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2167 State Route 268, Chicora, PA 16025. Maxine will be laid to rest at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Maxine's honor to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
