Shawn J. Hogan
Shawn J. Hogan, 48, of East Brady died Thursday, April 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Born Feb. 18, 1973, in Clarion, he was the son of John and Carol Hogan and Judith D. (Hicks) Master.
Shawn was a 1991 Redbank High School graduate and shortly after, enlisted in the U.S. Army. Shawn served as a sergeant, an intelligence analyst and a Patriot Missile crew member. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze Service Star, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Expert M-16 Badge, the Expert Hand Grenade Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
Most recently, Shawn had been employed by the Butler VA Health System.
Shawn enjoyed time with his son, Wyatt, fishing and listening to music.
He is survived by one son, Wyatt Hogan; his parents, John and Carol Hogan of Kittanning., and Judy Master of East Brady; three sisters, Sheri (Elm) Hooks of Adrian, Pa., Julie Hightree of Ohio, and Debra (Steve) Moore of Kittanning; and one brother, William Master of Ohio.
He is also survived by two nieces, Kami and Josi Hooks.
Shawn was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Irene Hicks, whom he was particularly close with, Robert and Myrtle Hogan, Bill and Lilybelle Master, and Georgie Tarr; and his stepfather, Skip Master.
HOGAN — Friends of Shawn J. Hogan, who died Thursday, April 1, 2021, will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.Additional visitation will be held from noon until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Paul DeBacco officiating.Shawn's family asks that memorials be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.
