About Us

During a time of loss, you need the help of compassionate experts who can offer guidance and support throughout the planning process. At Shoemaker Family Services, we believe that every life deserves to be celebrated. Our mission is to assist families in creating personalized funeral experiences that honor the life of their loved ones.  

For many years, we have served our community by providing healing and meaningful funeral and memorial services that honor life and meet the needs of those who grieve. Our hope is that from the moment you walk through our doors, you feel welcomed, respected, and heard.

Shoemaker History

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Shoemaker Funeral Home & Monuments is a family owned and operated 3rd-generation funeral home with over 70 years in the death care industry and over three decades of experience serving families in the monument business. Shoemaker Funeral Home & Monuments was originally Hunter Funeral Home prior to 1951. Richard K. and Dorothy J. Shoemaker purchased the funeral home in 1951. In 1953, at the age of 31, Richard K. passed away.

From 1953 to 1973, Dorothy J. ran the funeral home under a widow's license. In 1973, Richard L. and Willa E., the current owners, took over the funeral home. In September 2002, Richard K. Shoemaker II became a licensed funeral director and is now an integral part of our monument business and corporation. His wife, Meghan, is also a licensed funeral director and is an important part of our family business.

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From 1953 to 1973, Dorothy J. ran the funeral home under a widow's license. In 1973 Richard L. and Willa E. took over the ownership of the funeral home until the present. In September 2002, Richard K. Shoemaker II became a licensed funeral director and is now an integral part of our monument business and corporation. His wife, Meghan, is also a licensed funeral director and is an important part of our family business.

A black and white drawing of a house from 1973-1987.
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Through the years we have continued to update our facilities inside and out to better serve our changing community. In your time of loss, we hope we can be of service and comfort to you and your family. Please call us anytime.

Robinson-Lytle History

Robinson Funeral Home was founded in 1891 in Saltsburg by James W. Robinson and his sons, J. Arthur and Harold Robinson. In 1928, J. Arthur expanded the business and opened up their second funeral home in Indiana, later selling the funeral home in Saltsburg. The family business expanded when they were joined by their nephew, R. Mckay Lytle, and his son, Ralph Lytle III, renaming the funeral home Robinson-Lytle Funeral Home.

In 2000, the business was sold to Richard T. Wolfe Jr., who owned and operated the funeral home until he retired and sold the business to the Shoemaker family of Blairsville in February 2020. Richard L. Shoemaker and his son Richard K. Shoemaker II are honored to continue the high level of service families have been shown since 1891. As they have shown the same compassion and respect to their families in Blairsville and all of Indiana County for the past 50 years, Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home will continue the tradition of compassion and respect for families for many years to come.

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Our staff is here to provide you with excellent care and service during your time of loss. Get to know the people who will help you through the planning process.

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Serving Our Community

Our Local Citizens’ Ambulance Service

Richard and Willa, along with the rest of the Shoemaker family, are proud to support the Citizens’ Ambulance Service in our town.

Christmas Remembrance Services

We annually hold Christmas Remembrance services at both of our locations and give angels to our families to help them remember their loved ones at Christmas.

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Shoemaker Family Services

Blairsville

Indiana