Eli Richard Shumar, Jr.

Eli Richard Shumar, Jr., age 78 of Grindstone, PA passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 27, 1947 in McKeesport, PA a son of Eli, Sr. and Sophia Zavilinsky Shumar.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Tait Shumar; sister, Mary Louise Dubbs; nephew Stephen Dubbs.

Eli was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Footedale, PA. In 1974 he founded Shumar’s Welding and Machine Service, working there for 44 years before his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Shumar; son, Richard (Kristen) Shumar of Grindstone; daughter, Tina (Shawn) Remington of New Salem; stepson, Andy (Hope) Hlatky of New Salem, PA; step daughters: Christina (Ronald) Yanak of New Salem  Jolene Schiavoni of Murrysville, PA; grandchildren: Luke Shumar, Sarah Shumar, Peyton Remington, Shawn Remington, Taylor Remngton; step-grandchildren: Amber Lubinsky, Jessica Yanak, Vincent Yanak, Emily Yanak, Daniel Britz, Elizabeth Britz, Chase Perla, Jaxson Perla, Brittany Remington, Bethany Remington; 10 step great grandchildren; sister, Jacquline (Ed) Bellan; brother, Greg (Teresa) Shumar; numerous nieces and nephews.

Eli’s family will receive friends from 2 – 7 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in The Kish-Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., 19 Legion Street, Republic, PA where Prayers of Transfer will be prayed at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. in St Francis of Assisi R. C. Church (Footedale Worship Site). Entombment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA.