Shane R. Varner, 36, formerly of Sligo, passed away early Friday morning, October 18, 2019.
Born February 25, 1983, he was the son of Rob Varner and Kimberly (Burns) Rupp.
Shane was 2001 graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, where he was involved with athletics. He joined the Army National Guard in his senior year of high school. He was raised Catholic.
Shane proudly served his country in The Iraq War, with The United States Army, and sadly suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following his return.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing, spending time with his family and friends, and volunteering for the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Shane loved being able to help anyone in need.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister; Sydney Varner of Sligo, a brother; Sutton Varner serving in the United States Air Force, in Tucson, Arizona, Nash Rupp of New Bethlehem, his maternal grandmother, Patricia Burns Curdo of Rimersburg, his paternal grandparents, Dr. Robert and Marti Varner of Shippenville. Six Aunts: Kathy Booth and her husband Gary of Sligo, Karen Davis and her husband Dana of Clarion, Holli Murray and her husband Rod of West Middlesex, Beth Hawk and her husband Dana of Sligo , Dawn Herzig and her husband Rich of Pittsburgh, Annese Bayless and her husband Sean of Greenville and 21 first cousins and two second cousins.
He is preceded in death by a brother; Spencer Varner, his maternal grandpa, Leroy “Bus” Burns, his maternal step grandpa, Pete Curdo and cousins Michael Murray and Colton Davis.
Shane’s family will receive friends from 2-7 p.m. Monday October 21, 2019 at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 22, 2019 at the Sligo Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Piper, officiating and Mark Deeter, co-officiating, along with Military Honors.
Military Honors will be accorded by Ceremonial Squads with the American Legion Post 454 and the VFW 7132 of Rimersburg.
Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery in Sligo.
The family suggest memorials be made to the Sligo Veterans Memorial Park in care of Connie Graham, 451 Colerain St. Sligo PA 16255 or The Rimersburg Veterans Memorial Park, Main St. Rimersburg PA 16248.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.varnerfuneralhome.com
