John Melvin Deyarmin, Jr., 75, of Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at home.
The son of John M. Deyarmin, Sr. and Evelyn S. (Beard) Deyarmin, he was born on July 1, 1949 in Cramer, PA.John was a graduate of United High School, Class of 1968 and a veteran of the US Army.
He spent his life as a dedicated carpenter and built many homes throughout Indiana and Cambria County.
John enjoyed riding his tractor on the farm and spending the evenings watching movies with his family. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed sharing their accomplishments with any willing or unwilling ear.
Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Debra L. (Faith) Deyarmin whom he married on September 4th, 1971; three daughters, Shawna Nibert (Scott) of Blairsville, Deana Szentmiklosi (Jeff) of Blairsville, and Lisa Deyarmin of New Florence; three grandchildren, Nathan, Abigail, and Connor; and two special nephews, Tom Deyarmin of Harrison City and Doug Deyarmin of Lincoln University.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Boyd T. Deyarmin and Paul Deyarmin, Sr..
Even though it will be difficult for us to move on without him, he would have wanted us to live life to the fullest the way he did – on our own terms.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville with Pastor Kim Betz officiating.Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County.
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