Deanna P. Shpakoff

Deanna Pearl McGuire Allen Shpakoff, 83, of Clarion, PA, was born in New Brighton, PA, on January 4, 1942. She passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a brief illness, at home, surrounded by her family. One of 10 children, she was the daughter of Harry W. “Mick” and Loreda Mae Thomas McGuire. Deanna was preceded in death by her parents; her infant brother, Timothy and younger brother, G. Calvin McGuire; her first husband of 26 years, Robert W. Allen; her second husband of 29 years, Edward Shpakoff; and brothers-in-law Charles “John” Eaker and Samuel “Reeves” Henry. Deanna was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by her children: Noreen (Bill) Shirey of Clarion, Kevin (Shari) Allen of Butler, Marjorie (Eric) Bish of Lebanon, NH, and Mary Jo (Lance) McFeely of North East, PA. Deanna was a devoted grandmother to Spencer Wm. Shirey, Dr. Kaitlyn (Rommel) Allen Makajil, Jacob William Allen, Dr. Michaela (Lucas) Bish Goodwin, Carter (Grace) Bish, Sydney Rose Bish, Madison (Garrett) McFeely McCaslin, and Riley Dianna McFeely; and great-grandchildren, William Lee and Millan Thomas Allen, Lyra Olivia Goodwin, Miles Scott McCaslin, and Baby Bish due in January. She is also survived by her siblings: Harry O. “Mick” (Carol) McGuire, Mary C. Henry, Patricia A. Eaker, M. Kay (Gary) Dreihaup, Fred M. (Lynn) McGuire, J. Dennis (Marilyn) McGuire, J. Jean (Malcolm) Shpakoff, and D. Lee (Sherri) McGuire. She had many nieces and nephews and three very special great-nieces: Anna, Josey and Carlie Shpakoff. Deanna was an avid quilter, baker, gardener, and bingo player. She was a member of the Limestone Fire Company, the Strattanville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and a former member of the Pinecrest Country Club. Deanna was of the Methodist faith and a proud graduate of Clarion-Limestone Class of 1960. Along with her family, she cherished the companionship of her loyal furry friend, Henry. We would often say mom got more done by 9 am than most people did all day. She instinctively knew what you needed before you did. She gave endlessly of her time to our family and others through acts of kindness and service. Her legacy of love and generosity will live on through all who knew her. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling the arrangements. A remembrance service for all those able to attend will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Wood Street in Clarion, PA, on Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m. with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Limestone Fire Company or the Strattanville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. If you are fortunate enough to have received one of her quilts, we would love for you to display it on the back of your pew during the remembrance service.

Deanna P. Shpakoff

January 4, 1942 - August 22, 2025