Mildred Shrum; 87; of California; passed away unexpectedly in her residence on Monday; Aug.1; 2011. Born on April 10; 1924; in Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Mike and Anna Puhac Zlatovich. Mildred always enjoyed playing cards and; for many years; worked at California University of Pennsylvania as a custodian; but was more known for working at the voting polls on Election Day for over 40 years. A loving mother; grandmother and great-grandmother; she will be deeply missed by her children; Ronald Shrum and wife; Grace; of Rathway; N.J.; Lloyd Shrum and wife; Dorothy; of Warren; Ohio; Rodney Shrum and partner; John Gamble; of Bridgeville; Lois Tice of Mays Landing; N.J.; Nicholas Shrum of Hampstead; N.C.; Joyce Shrum-Teich of Rostraver Township.; and James Shrum; with whom she resided; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother; Nicholas Zlatovich; daughter-in-law; Judy Shrum of the state of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she is preceded in death by her husband; Eugene Franklin Shrum; in 1991; a son; Eugene Raymond Shrum; a grandson; Ronald Shrum Jr.; a sister; Mary Leithold; and a brother; Steve Pehnec. A memorial visitation will be held Friday; Aug. 5; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MELENYZER-DUBARR FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 1008 Furlong Ave.; Roscoe; where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Candace Cook presiding. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Because of their extensive loss from the fire; the family is requesting; in lieu of flowers; monetary donations be made to James Shrum; c/o Cal Ed Federal Credit Union; 100 Technology Drive; California; PA; 15419. Condolences for the family may be left at www.melenyzer-dubarr.com