Glenn (Gig) Dunmire, 91, of Blairsville, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at home.
Glenn was the son of Thomas E. and Erma E. (Lawson) Dunmire. He was born on July 22, 1935, in Black Lick, Indiana County, PA.
Glenn worked in the coal mines for UMWA Mine Workers Local 1257 for many years. He later retired from Burrell and Saylor Park, where he worked in maintenance.
He loved working outside, cutting grass, watching The Price Is Right, and spending time in his garage. Glenn also enjoyed cleaning his house and keeping everything neat and tidy. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and calling everyone just to chat!
He survived by his son, G. Michael Dunmire, Sr., of Blairsville; two daughters, Vicki Walker of Naples, FL, and Brenda Sharp (Rich) of Blairsville; seven grandchildren, Glenn Dunmire, Clinton Dunmire, Autumn Lindsey, Nyssa Dunmire, Kamron Walker, Bryce Walker, and Lindsay (Zach) Barto; and six great-granddaughters, Bonnie, Lorraine, and Eleanor Lindsey, Hayden and Jovi Barto, and Clarke Walker.
He is also survived by his siblings, Shirley Stiffler of Washington; Leonard Dunmire of Blairsville; and Carol Olechovski of New York, as well as numerous special nieces and nephews, especially Fleet Dunmire, Tammy Bernardy, and Cindy Buffone.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice (Bruner) Dunmire, who passed away on February 11, 2016; and 13 siblings: Mary Ellen Fisher, Helen Conrad, Alice Conrad, Betty Berkstrusse, Thomas, Blair, Harold, Dwight, Ralph, Marlin, Floyd, Barney, and Kenneth Dunmire.
The family will receive friends from 2 PM until the time of the funeral service at 4pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. with Rev. Joshua Reid officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Chapel of Hope., P.O. Box 433, Black Lick, PA 15716.
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