Francis M. "Frank" Shurina, Sr.

Francis Michael “Frank” Shurina, Sr., 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Francis J. and Mary (Strbak) Shurina, he was born September 25, 1946, in Latrobe, PA.

Frank graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1964.  He worked at Westinghouse Specialty Metals for 38 years until his retirement.

He was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, BPOE #406, and lifelong member of the Sokol Lodge #68 all of Blairsville.

Frank was an outstanding athlete in high school playing football, wrestling, and baseball.  Later in life he enjoyed bowling, golf, hunting, and fishing, but above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends at their camp called “We ain’t right” in Cameron County.

Surviving is his wife of 38 years, Nancy P. (Hughes) Shurina, whom he married on August 31, 1985; four children, Christine Kelly of New Alexandria, Francis M. “Frank” Shurina, Jr. of Derry, David Shurina (Nicole) of Derry, and Andrew M. Shurina of Blairsville; five grandchildren, Travis and Shaun Kelly, Natalie and Tanner Shurina, and Megan Jones; his sister, Mary Ann Frantz (Robert) of Freedom; his sister-in-law, Marie Shurina of Canonsburg; several nieces and numerous great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Shurina, mother and father-in-law, Francis and Grace Hughes, sister-in-law, Sandra Hughes, son-in-law, Paul Kelly, and nephew, Benjamin Gombita.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 7th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville where a wake service will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday.

Prayers of Transfer will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, 155 N. Brady St., Blairsville with Rev. Fr. Stephen R. Bugay, celebrant.

Interment will be in the SS Simon and Jude Cemetery, Blairsville.

Frank’s family would like to give a special thank you to Select Specialty Hospital at Latrobe Hospital for the wonderful care he received during his stay.