Christine A. McGaughey, 64, of Indiana, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in her home.
Born September 25, 1956, Altoona, PA, she was a daughter of Geraldine (Isenberg) Shatzer, of Indiana and the late Elmo E. Shatzer.
Prior to Christine working at the Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC), she worked for Penelec at the Homer City Power Plant, and as a legal secretary. She retired from ICTC in December 2019. She enjoyed getting together with family and friends, trips to the beach, and watching Hallmark movies. Christine was also known amongst family and friends for her baking skills.
In addition to her mother and granddaughter, Ayla Bash, she is survived by sister, Joi (Daniel) Strong, of Homer City; nephew, Zachery (Linzi) Strong, of Indiana; niece, Katherine Strong, of Homer City; and great-niece, Hadley Strong; and close friends, Linda and Vicki, to whom the family expresses their heartfelt gratitude.
Along with her father, Christine was preceded in death by daughter, Sarah Christine McGaughey on December 19, 2011, and an infant brother, Todd Allen Shatzer.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, August 27, 2021, from 6 pm until the time of service at 7 pm, in the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road S, Indiana. Private inurnment will be in Yellow Springs Cemetery, Williamsburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Christine’s name to the Indiana Citizens’ Ambulance Service, 805 Hospital Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
