Shirley A. Morgenstern

Shirley A. Morgenstern, 73, of Forks Twp., PA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. Born on November 17, 1952, in Sharon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Winifred (McConnell) Keifer.

She graduated from Sharon High School in 1970 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Mansfield State University. Shirley was a very caring, loving mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Her compassion extended beyond her family. She volunteered yearly as a bell ringer for The Salvation Army, was an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and frequently baked goods for Safe Harbor. She was an active member of College Hill Presbyterian Church for which she was a deacon, participated in bible study, and knitted prayer shawls with their weekly group. She often donated blood, and enjoyed visiting with her friends, Betty and Lorraine and passed time with a bowling league in Phillipsburg, NJ and with wonderful neighbors.

Shirley is survived by her son, Matthew Morgenstern and his wife, Karla of West Chester, PA; daughter, Sara Morgenstern-Gallego and her husband, Francisco of Bronx, NY; sister, Linda Stepanchak and her husband, William of Medina, OH; brother, Jim Keifer and his wife, Kate of McAllisterville, PA; sister-in-law, Suzanne Massey and her husband, Joe of OK; brother-in-law, Jay Morgenstern of NC; grandchildren, Olivia, Savannah, and Brycen Morgenstern, and Stefan and Liam Gallego.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Dale Morgenstern.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM in College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead Street, Easton, PA 18042. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM in the church followed by interment in Forks Cemetery, 1430 Church Lane, Easton, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s name to College Hill Presbyterian Church or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com