Sheila M. Royal

Sheila M. Royal, of Medina, NY entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the age of 88.

Born June 23, 1936 in Medina, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Lottie (Waterson) Rorick. Sheila graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1954. Shortly after, she married Zara “Zeke” Royal in August of 1954. Sheila worked as a secretary at the Medina Memorial Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. She was an active member of the East Shelby Community Bible Church. Sheila enjoyed flying on many family trips across the country with her children and husband Zeke as their pilot. She was also an avid reader. Sheila was well loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Sheila was predeceased by her husband, Zara Royal in 2001 and her grandson, Corey Royal in 2017.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sue (Hon. Russell) Buscaglia of Grand Island, NY; son, Craig (Wendy) Royal of Troutman, NC; grandchildren, Kyle (Kristen) Intihar, Steven Intihar, Courtney Intihar (Tyler Chapman), Liberty (Ken) Green and Dr. Michael (Mary) Royal; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Kolton, Leia, Cora, Mary Connelly “MC” and Elizabeth; also several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the caring staff at Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing SNF for the exceptional care they provided Sheila in her final years.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 21 from 4-7PM at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 11AM at the East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 E. Shelby Rd., Medina. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates any donations in her memory to the Medina Memorial Hospital- North Wing Activities Program, 200 Ohio St., Medina, NY 14103.