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Nancy J. Blinkhorn

1944 - 2025

Nancy J. Blinkhorn obituary, 1944-2025, Larimer, PA

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Nancy Blinkhorn Obituary

Nancy J. Blinkhorn, 81, of Larimer, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1944, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Frank Weckerle and Jeanne Botti Weckerle. Nancy was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Larimer and also a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a systems analyst for Bettis Atomic Power. Nancy, sometimes known as the "Hat Lady," had many hobbies, including quilting, crafting, crocheting, reading, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Todd Carolan; and one grandson, Killian Carolan. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Blinkhorn Jr.; two sons, Robert Blinkhorn III and Timothy Blinkhorn (Diane); one daughter, Nancy Carolan; one brother, Frank Weckerle; three sisters, Jeanne Valot, Susan Richardson, and Victoria Grubbs; and three grandchildren, Felicia Berkepile (husband Dan), Alley Scott (husband Mike), and Kaytlynn Blinkhorn. There will be no public visitation. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Nov. 15, 2025.

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