Obituaries
November 23, 2020

Lorraine Blackburn Uher – Monongahela

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Lorraine Blackburn Uher, 89, of Monongahela, Fallowfield Township, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Ruth Ann. She was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Bentleyville, a daughter of Russell Hughes Blackburn and Ruth Carks Blackburn. She was a graduate of Bentleyville High School and worked various jobs in the Mon Valley area. Mrs. Uher was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Bentleyville and lived a life of faith. She was happiest being with her family, and later in life enjoyed all of her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Martin F. Uher; children, John Shemasek (Bené Strope) of Stockdale and Ruth Ann Rodgers (Negley) of Belle Vernon; stepson, Kim Uher (Rhonda) of Van Voorhis; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Blackburn (Shirleen) of O’Fallen, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Beckie Shemasek of Bentleyville; sister-in-law, Alma Blackburn; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a son, Andrew Bly Shemasek; granddaughter, Alyssa May Shemasek; grandson, Nicholas Uher and brother, Clarence Ralph Blackburn; Private services were held at the convenience of the family with burial in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to share memories and condolences with the family. Arrangements in care of THOMPSON-MARODI FUNERAL HOME, 809 Main St., Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.

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