Cynthia J. Coleman

Cynthia Joy (Cribbs) Coleman, 65, of Homer City (Brush Valley Twp.), PA passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Roy F. and Lora Joanne (Powell) Cribbs, she was born on July 16, 1957 in Latrobe, PA.

Cindy graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1975 and attended Edinboro University.

Cindy began her career as a dental assistant for Reilly Dental in Blairsville and retired with Dr. Raemore in Indiana in 2014.

She was a member of the Bethel United Presbyterian Church in Clyde and a member of a basket-making group in Homer City with several of her dearest friends. Cindy loved spending time with her family at their beach home in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Surviving is her husband of 40 years, Mark E. Coleman, whom she married on October 9, 1982; a daughter, Courtney L. Coleman Kopanke (Michael) of Mandeville, LA; a sister, Heather Beard (Paul) of Delmont; a brother, Randy Cribbs (Carmen) of Virginia Beach, VA; and a niece, Alexis Beard of Delmont of whom she was so proud. Additionally, her two goldendoodles Fozzy and Marlee and “grand dogs” Cooley and Louie. She had many close friends that she enjoyed traveling and spending time with.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved dog, Baylee.

The family will receive friends on Thursday March 16, 2023 from 5 to 8 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday at 11 AM in the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 1354 Bethel Cemetery Road, New Florence, PA with Pastor James Sunseri, officiating.