Shirley M. Dible

Shirley M. Dible, age 79, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away at 8:40 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Shirley was born on February 4, 1947, in Bel Air, Maryland, to Hobert and Dorothy (Price) Lawson and they preceded her in death. Shirley married Melvin Dible on August 20, 1966, in Bel Air, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2024.

Shirley is survived by her 6 children: Cindy (Ken) Gebhart of Sycamore, Lisa (Mike) Browning of Upper Sandusky, Lori (Brian) Moyers of Willard, Jeffrey Dible of Findlay, Jason Dible of Willard, and Matthew (Kalysta Kimmel) Dible of Fostoria, her grandchildren: Tony Adkins, Jeremy Adkins, Nicholas Browning, Sierra (Jeremy) Roberts, Brian (Brittany) Moyers Jr., Samantha Moyers, Chandler Dible, Gabby Dible, Emily Dible, Dalton Dible, Addison Dible, Koleton Dible, Aarin Dible, Greyson Dible, and Sebastian Dible, 5 great grandchildren: Chevy Adkins, Savannah Moyers, Mason Moyers, Talynn Moyers, and Estella Diaz, great great grandson Noah, 2 step grandchildren: Jason (Melissa) Gebhart, Jessie (Seth) Buck, and 3 step great grandchildren: Haley Biddle, Leo Buck, and Maddie Gebhart.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter Haley Dible, 2 brothers, Larry and Richard Lawson, and sister Jeanette “Puddy” Early.

While in High School, Shirley worked at Capri’s Sub Shop and met Melvin at the roller rink. When she and Melvin started dating, one of her favorite places to go with Melvin was to Schnellie’s for subs. After Shirley graduated in 1965, she went on to work at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Havre De Grace, MD, and then finished her working career at A/O Smith in Upper Sandusky where she worked for over 20 years.

Shirley loved spending time outside, whether that was sunbathing, relaxing on the lazy river, sitting on the swing, mowing the yard, trips to Ocean City or Tymochtee Creek, or a Dible family cookout. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and slots, watching movies – some of her favorites were Devil Wears Prada, and Murphy’s Romance. Shirley loved going on her weekly shopping trips to Gabe’s and TJ Maxx, which always included lunch at Applebee’s with Lisa, Cindy and Sierra. Shirley was a very kind and giving soul. Her family was her number one priority.

Funeral services for Shirley Dible will be private and will be officiated by Pastor Steve Sturgeon. Burial will take place at Old Mission Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.