Harry C. “Smokey” Carnahan, Sr., 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Robert P. Carnahan and Mary J. (Sorena) Carnahan Tatone, he was born January 4, 1944, in New Kensington, PA.
Harry was a veteran of the US Navy and worked as a truck driver.
He was a life member of the Black Lick Volunteer Fire Department.
Harry loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed playing softball in his spare time.
Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Linda L. (Harbaugh) Carnahan whom he married on August 7, 1963; four children, Tracy L. (Allen) Martello of Ligonier, Yolonda L. (Rock) Sunday of Blairsville, Tamatha L. (Tom) Lingenfelter of Blairsville and Shawn M. (Misty) Carnahan of Blairsville; nine grandchildren, Allen Jr., Angelo, Kayla, Tori, Dakota, Tessa, Tiffany, Shawn Jr. and Noah; 3 great grandchildren, Shyanne, Domenick, and Brock; one great-great grandchild, Tyler; and two sisters, Alberta Lauda of Saltsburg and Victoria Holbrook of Avonmore.
He was preceded death by his parents, a brother, Ralph W. Carnahan and a son, Harry Carnahan, Jr.
Per Harry’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services.
Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St. entrusted with the arrangements.
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