Shirley Ann Mapes1,2,3 
F, (26 May 1936 - 8 November 2001)
Shirley Ann Mapes was born on 26 May 1936 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2,3 She was the daughter of Sidney A. Mapes and Zada B. Allen.2 Shirley Ann Mapes married, at age 17, Kenneth Larue Ludwig, age 20, son of LaVerne Arden Ludwig and Edna Beatrice Sholder, on Saturday, 24 April 1954.4 Shirley Ann Mapes died on 8 November 2001 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 65 years, 5 months and 13 days.2,3
She graduated in 1954 from Williamsport Area High School, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2 As of between 1956 and 1978, Shirley Ann Mapes and Kenneth Larue Ludwig lived in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.5,6 As of 1994, Shirley Ann Mapes and Kenneth Larue Ludwig lived at 2021 1/2 Misner Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.7,4,2
The former Shirley Ann Mapes was listed in Kenneth Larue Ludwig's obituary on 28 April 1999 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as his wife.4
Her obituary was published on 10 November 2001 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Shirley Mapes Ludwig, 65, of 2021 1/2 Misner Road, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at her home. Her husband, Kenneth L. died April 27, 1999.
Born May 26, 1936 in Williamsport, a daughter of Sidney A. and Zada B. Allen Mapes. She was a 1954 graduate of the Williamsport High School and enjoyed reading and bingo.
Surviving are sons, David E. of Sayre and Donald E. of Williamsport; a daughter, Denise E. Sewell of Montgomery, AL; a brother, Sidney A. Mapes of Williamsport; sisters, Marcella M. Hiller of Trucksville and Nina M. Fisher of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Joseph D. Mapes.
In keeping with wishes of the deceased there will be no visitation or funeral. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third St. Williamsport PA, 17701 or Old Lycoming Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., 1600 Dewey Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements by Knight-Confer Funeral Home.2 According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Shirley's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3
She graduated in 1954 from Williamsport Area High School, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2 As of between 1956 and 1978, Shirley Ann Mapes and Kenneth Larue Ludwig lived in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.5,6 As of 1994, Shirley Ann Mapes and Kenneth Larue Ludwig lived at 2021 1/2 Misner Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.7,4,2
The former Shirley Ann Mapes was listed in Kenneth Larue Ludwig's obituary on 28 April 1999 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as his wife.4
Her obituary was published on 10 November 2001 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:Shirley Mapes Ludwig, 65, of 2021 1/2 Misner Road, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at her home. Her husband, Kenneth L. died April 27, 1999.
Born May 26, 1936 in Williamsport, a daughter of Sidney A. and Zada B. Allen Mapes. She was a 1954 graduate of the Williamsport High School and enjoyed reading and bingo.
Surviving are sons, David E. of Sayre and Donald E. of Williamsport; a daughter, Denise E. Sewell of Montgomery, AL; a brother, Sidney A. Mapes of Williamsport; sisters, Marcella M. Hiller of Trucksville and Nina M. Fisher of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Joseph D. Mapes.
In keeping with wishes of the deceased there will be no visitation or funeral. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third St. Williamsport PA, 17701 or Old Lycoming Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., 1600 Dewey Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements by Knight-Confer Funeral Home.2 According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Shirley's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3
Children of Shirley Ann Mapes and Kenneth Larue Ludwig
Last Edited=18 Mar 2010
Citations
- [S1212] Kenneth L. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 28 April 1999, p. 9, this source incorrectly spells her name as Mates. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- [S1213] Shirley Mapes Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 10 November 2001. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. SHIRLEY LUDWIG, birth listed as 26 May 1936, died listed as 08 Nov 2001 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 3 Mar 2004.
- [S1212] Kenneth L. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 28 April 1999, p. 9.
- [S1237] Mrs. Edna B. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 August 1956, p. 33. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- [S1242] LaVerne A. Ludwig obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, June 1978. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original newspaper clipping came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S192] Dale A. Ludwig obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, October 1993. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.