Alberta V. Shenot

Obituary of Alberta Shenot Alberta V. Shenot, 86, of Leesburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at home under the care of her husband and family. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles J. Shenot of Leesburg, and four loving children, Dr. Martha Matthews of Moorestown, NJ; Michael Shenot (Carolyn) of Newtown, PA; Joseph Shenot (Sandra) of Sayre, PA; and Dr. Patrick Shenot (Lucille) of Mooretown, NJ. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, John, Margaret and Michael Matthews; Jacob, Matthew and William Shenot; Thomas, Abigail and Katherine E. Shenot; Michael, Julia and Katherine M. Shenot. Alberta, known to friends as Bert, was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1928, to Ferdinand and Margaret Vogel. Bert was one of 9 children. Alberta graduated from Mars High School in 1947. Alberta enjoyed a highly successful career as a majorette and baton twirler, winning the Pennsylvania State Championship and performing at many high school, college and professional venues including multiple headline shows for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to her enjoyment of athletics, Alberta was a progressive 1950's working woman with a successful career in real estate and insurance. Later in life, Bert pursued her B.A. at the University of Rochester and was admitted by Pennsylvania State University as a full member of the Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association. Alberta married Charles J. Shenot, a Mars High School classmate, from nearby Wexford, PA on May 1, 1954 in St. Kilian's Church in Mars, PA. Charles & Alberta began married life, starting a family in Wexford, PA in a new home constructed on the Shenot Family farm on Shenot Road. Charles & Alberta began a family with the birth of daughter Martha, followed by sons Michael, Joseph, and Patrick. Alberta & Charles relocated to Central New York State in 1964, living in a number of Central New York communities including, Canandaigua, New Hartford and finally, Cazenovia, New York. The Shenot family spent over 25 years residing on Owera Point Drive in Cazenovia, NY and Bert and Chuck raised their four children in this community. Each of their four children graduated from Cazenovia Central Schools and went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University (3) and Cornell University (1). With (12) grandchildren, Bert showed immense pride in her family. Bert and Chuck relocated to Leesburg, FL from Cazenovia, NY in 1999. Over the past 16 years, Bert has been an active member of the Catholic Community of Saint Paul in Leesburg. Bert has also been an active member of the Royal Highlands Golf Course. Bert & Chuck have also enjoyed exploring the world including trips to China, Russia, almost all of Europe, and many other locations. Bert was an avid golfer. There was always a warm welcome entering her home. It did not matter if you were expected or not, or if you were alone or with twenty, you were always welcomed into her home as family. Bert was a devout and practicing Roman Catholic. She led her life with a strong faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Bert will be deeply missed by us all. May she rest in peace. Amen