Ricahrd C. Shoemaker

1956 - 2015

Richard C. Shoemaker, 59, of Connellsville (Dunbar Township), passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born Nov. 16, 1956, in Bastrop, La., a son of the late Jessie Edward Shoemaker and Frances Holliman Shoemaker Wren, of Mississippi. Richard had been a resident of Connellsville for the last 26 years. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a welder's assistant through the Pipe Liner Union Local 798 in Tulsa, Okla. He was a veteran of the Army and a member of the Connellsville Slovak Club. Richard is survived by his longtime companion, Beverly Guynn, of Connellsville; his brother, Jessie Clyde Shoemaker and wife, Anntoinette, of Oklahoma; and his sister, Toni Foster and companion, James Whiteley, of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Richard was predeceased by a sister, Holly Rogers.
It was Richard's request that there be no viewing or services. Private interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.
Donations may be made to your local animal shelter in the name of Richard C. Shoemaker. Arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, (724-628-1430). www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.