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Zachary Shoemaker Obituary
Zachary Shoemaker, 19, of Kingston, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, June 22, 2004, and was the son of Jason Shoemaker and his fiancé, Tracy Bronsburg and Traci Ford and her boyfriend, Robert Boedecker.
Zack earned his high school diploma from Wyoming Valley West and was staying at McGuire Memorial Center in New Brighton.
He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Betty Shoemaker and Laing Coolbaugh; and maternal great-grandparents; Anna and Chuck Eustice
In addition to his parents, Zack is survived by sisters, Abby, Natalie and Aubriana; brother, Jayce; paternal great-grandparent, Priscilla Coolbaugh; paternal grandparents, Rodman Shoemaker, Tauna Thomas and Cathy Lee Shoemaker; aunts and uncles, Brandon Shoemaker; Jessica and George Ravert; Joseph Ford; Harry and Lisa Garrison; godmother, Stephanie Sullivan; numerous cousins; and his favorite dog, Blitz.
The family would like to thank the Bronsburg family for their support, along with all the doctors and nurses at both Geisinger facilities. Also, a special thank you to St. Joe's and the staff at McGuire Memorial for all their love to Zachary over the past two years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.
Condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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Fred & Cheryl Webber
March 8, 2024
Rod and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joseph Subarton III
March 6, 2024
Sorry for your loss.... Rest In Peace Zach
Joseph Subarton III
Cathie & John Sikora
March 5, 2024
Jason, Tray, Abby & the rest of the family....we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Zach, you fought a long & hard battle, but now you are free of pain. May you Rest in Peace.
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