Alan Russell Poorman, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at home. Alan was born March 25, 1943 in St. Mary’s, PA and grew up in Emporium, PA. He graduated from Penn State University and served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969.

Alan spent his civilian career working for the Department of Defense as a computer programmer. Upon retirement, Alan expanded his woodworking hobby to a business, Cutterboards, Etc., creating functional wood items and artistic wall pieces.

Alan and Noreen enjoyed travelling, attending craft shows and visiting friends and family.

Alan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Noreen (York) Poorman of Indianapolis, IN, daughters Jocelyn (Scott) Baumann of Portland, OR, and Stacey (Andrew) Roach of Baltimore, MD; his brother Bari (Rita) Poorman of Emporium, PA; sister Sally Murone of St. Mary’s, PA; and sister-in-law Karen Poorman of Katy, TX, and several nieces and nephews. Alan was preceded in death by his father Ellis “Mike” Poorman, mother Dorothy Miller Poorman, and brother Jeri Poorman.

Alan donated his body to the Indiana University School of Medicine, continuing his life-long interest in the sciences. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Alan’s name to the Community Health Network Foundation – Hospice Department: https://www.ecommunity.com/community-foundation/network-foundation-online-donation