Allison Hurley Shellenberger

Allison Hurley Shellenberger

SALISBURY — Allison Hurley Shellenberger died unexpectedly on June 28, 2025 of cancer. Born on April 1, 1958, to Charles and Shirley Hurley, Allison grew up in Salisbury, attending Salisbury Central School. After graduating from Housatonic Valley Regional High School, she attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado where she majored in criminology.

After graduating, Allison was employed by Kiewit and Brown Company and worked construction on the Eisenhower Tunnel until it’s completion in1979. She then pursued a career in law enforcement, working for the Golden, Colorado Police Department until she moved back to Connecticut to be closer to her family.

Allison enjoyed walking the Railroad Ramble, spending time on Twin Lakes and gardening. She loved spending time with her friends and family, who will miss her greatly!

Allison is survived by her brother, John Hurley and his partner Lisa White, her niece Annie Hurley, step-nephews Josh and Justin White, and great niece, Piper White.

Donations may be made in Allison’s name to the Jane Lloyd Fund, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, 800 North Main St., Sheffield, Mass., 01257.

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