Shirley Mae Carlin Plocica, 91, passed away on November 5, 2026, in North Olmsted, Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Margaret Rachel Dumound and Michael LeRoy Carlin, and she made her home in North Olmsted for 69 years.

Shirley was the beloved wife of Ronald Albert Plocica, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage. She worked as a nurse at Lutheran Home, where her care for others was at the heart of her work.

She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of St. Bernadette Parish, and a member of the Dirty Dozen.

Shirley loved kids, camping, and traveling, and she loved reading. She loved Windjammer sailing, the sun, and the beach, and above all she cherished spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Rachel Dumound and Michael LeRoy Carlin, and by her son, Montgomery Paul Plocica.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Albert Plocica; her children, Michael (Alberta), Mark (Christa), Matthew (Bridget), Martin John (Mary Lynn), and Mary; and her daughter-in-law, Pam (Rich), widow of her late son Montgomery.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Margaret (Anthony), Jacob (Katie), Erin, Stephanie (Morgan), Andy (Joyce), Danny (Bobbie), Caity (Carlie), Jack (Allison), Christopher (Kassidy), Rachel (Tyler), Rebecca (Ryan), Hannah (Nicklaus), and Lizzie (Craig); her great-grandchildren, Emily, Karl, Patrik, Callie, Sophia, Zachary, and Bennett; and her great-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Iris.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at David G. Martens and Son Funeral Home, 4175 Rocky River Drive (between Lorain & Puritas), Cleveland, Ohio 44135.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 2256 Clague Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude and to the Native American Rights Fund (www.narf.org).