Shoemaker Funeral Home, Pet Crematory, and Shoemaker Monument Company

11/13/2025

Brian Richard McGee

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Richard McGee, who left us on November 4th at the age of 37, having just celebrated his birthday on October 20, 1988. Born and raised in the Northampton and Lehigh Valley area, Brian was shaped by a community that held deep roots in his life. Brian was the cherished son of Thomas Patrick McGee and the late Diane Marie Lerch, and the beloved brother to his half-sister, Tara...

View Brian Richard McGee's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/11/2025

Today, we mark Veterans Day, a day created to honor our servicemen and women. To all our veterans, we honor you, remember you, and applaud your sacrifice to preserve our freedoms.

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

Be sure to keep an eye out this coming Tuesday 11/11/2025 for our two funeral director's, Meghan Shoemaker and Sam Piper as they lend their talents to our community with their participation in this year's Veterans Day concert with the Blairsville Community Band.
The event is free and will be held at 7:00PM at the River Valley High School auditorium. We hope to see you all there as we honor the dedication and legacy of our nation's Veterans. 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

As a veteran, do you know what burial benefits are available to you through the VA? To ensure that you and your family receive all you’re entitled to and save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a funeral, give this article a quick read!

As a veteran, do you know what your veterans' burial benefits are? Check out this article to learn more about them!

11/05/2025

Stress may feel like a constant companion, but by learning the art of saying “no,” you can decrease the stress you feel. Rather than trying to juggle too many responsibilities, pick the ones that matter the most and drop the rest. You’ll feel so much better!

11/04/2025

View John B. Mrenko's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/01/2025

Can you believe it’s already that time again? What time? Daylight Saving Time! Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.

10/31/2025

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Read this article to learn about the different ways technology brings people together after a loss and how you can best use it as you start your grief journey.

As technology changes, so does the way we grieve. Learn how technology can help you start your grief journey!

10/30/2025

View Lois Jean Geyer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/27/2025

Today is Navy Day! Do you know what each Navy rank and insignia means? Did you know that a Fleet Admiral is only appointed during a time of war and that the last Fleet Admiral was appointed during World War II? Find out more by clicking on the link! https://veteran.com/navy-ranks/