Obituary

Shoemaker, Deborah Sue, 71, Johnstown, passed on July 12, 2026. Born on July 21, 1954, in Windber, to the late Harry and Barbara (Hoffman) Keirn. Survived by loving husband, Ronald T. Shoemaker, Johnstown; children, Thomas Shoemaker, Johnstown, and Diana Shoemaker, Johnstown; grandchildren, Aleksa Shoemaker, Caitlyn Shoemaker, Lucas Shoemaker, Aaron Willis, Breanna Kirby, and Alycia Kirby; great grandchild, Kaori Willis; brothers, Terry Keirn (Becky), Thomas Keirn (Joan), and Tim Keirn (Tess); and numerous nieces and nephews. Deborah was a former employee of GeeBee, Bilo, and Conzatti’s. She was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she was on numerous councils and committees. She also volunteered for the Arcadia Theater Guild. Deborah will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A gathering will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 514 Shady Lane, Windber, PA 15963. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s honor to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Arrangements in care of Simple Alternatives, Inc. Affordable Cremation & Sensible Funeral Care. Condolences may be made at SimpleAlternativeCares.com.