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A. Thomas Blackburn
1937 - 2025
BORN
1937
DIED
2025
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A. Blackburn Obituary
Born Oct. 9, 1937 in Curwensville, he was the son of Robert and Helen (Hoover) Blackburn. He was a 1955 graduate of Curwensville Area High School. He had worked at North American Refractories for 42 years before his retirement.
He belonged to Knepps Camp and was a former officer. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Curwensville and a member of the United Brick and Clay Workers Union #448.
He loved his family and was a very proud father and grandfather.
Mr. Blackburn is survived by his wife of 68 years, Peggy (Knepp) Blackburn of Curwensville; two children, David Blackburn and wife Donna of Valpariaso, Ind., and Darlene Hoover and husband Gary of Cherry Tree; five grandchildren Jennifer Bodenhorn (Wes), Jolene Gazdich (Todd), Molli Duchon (Nate), Curtis Blackburn (Ope), and Zane Hoover (Jackie); nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; two sisters, Esther Neeper (Leonard) and Catherine Goodlin (James); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Anthony Thomas Blackburn Jr.; three sisters, Ruth Bloom, Mary Thorp, and Ann Mikesell; and four brothers, Sam, Robert, James, and Richard.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Ed Roberts officiating. Interment will be held in the Crown Crest Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 from 4-6 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer Research 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Md., 20871 or Diabetic Research, Endocrinology Children's Hospital, 125 DeSoto St. Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.
Online condolences can be made to the family at chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
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