James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 14, 2025
Nancy J. Blinkhorn, age 81 of Larimer, passed away on November 13, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Frank Weckerle and Jeanne Botti Weckerle. Nancy was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Larimer, and also a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a systems analyst for Bettis Atomic Power. Nancy, sometimes known as the "Hat Lady", had many hobbies, including quilting, crafting, crocheting, reading, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Todd Carolan, and one grandson, Killian Carolan. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Blinkhorn Jr., two sons, Robert Blinkhorn III, Timothy Blinkhorn (Diane), one daughter, Nancy Carolan, one brother, Frank Weckerle, three sisters, Jeanne Valot, Susan Richardson, and Victoria Grubbs, three grandchildren, Felicia Berkepile (husband Dan), Alley Scott (husband Mike), and Kaytlynn Blinkhorn. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published November 14, 2025.
Other deaths:
"Clinton J. Gura" ||