Obituaries
Gary Lee Thistlethwaite
Dec 4, 2025
Gary Lee Thistlethwaite of Ligonier passed away on December 4th, 2025 at the age of 79.
Gary was born in Jefferson, PA on October 11th, 1946 to Richard and Betty Thistlethwaite. After graduating Jefferson Morgan High School in 1964, Gary joined the Navy and served on a destroyer, the USS HW Tucker, off the coast of Vietnam. During his time in...
Patrick Flaherty
Dec 1, 2025
Patrick J. Flaherty
(PAT)
Patrick J. Flaherty, (68) of Ligonier, PA, died suddenly on December 1, 2025. Originally from Duquesne, PA. Pat owned and operated Barb's Country Store, named for his wife, who survives him, Barbara Flaherty (Stouffer). In his youth, Pat loved trips to Ligonier and was happy to move there and run the store which was part of the local...
Elaine (Nicely) McKlveen
Nov 25, 2025
Elaine (Nicely) McKlveen, a cherished daughter of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, entered eternal rest on November 25, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 19, 1946, Elaine was a beacon of light and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She spent her life cultivating relationships, nurturing laughter, and fostering a strong sense of community.
Elaine's heart was...
Rhonda Schultz
Nov 23, 2025
The family of Rhonda May (Bickerstaff) Schultz, 64, of New Florence, PA, regrets to announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Westmoreland Hospital.Rhonda peacefully joined the Lord surrounded by family, after a strenuous battle since March of this year.Born on December 18,1960, daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle (Nora) Helman...
Gary Kistler
Nov 18, 2025
Gary "Spike" Kistler, died after a short illness on November 18, 2025, at the age of 72.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kimberly Burd Kistler; brother and best friend, Patrick Kistler, his wife Celeste Walker Kistler; sister-in-law, Roberta McCahan, and brother-in-law, Robert Burd his wife Francine; uncle, Richard Kistler; his aunts, Silvia Kistler and Gloria Schott; and...
Joseph Henry Springer
Nov 12, 2025
Joseph Henry Springer, 77, of Bolivar, PA, passed away on November 12, 2025, at his farm.
Joe was born September 14, 1948, in Ligonier, PA, to Walter and Samantha (Wolf) Springer. A graduate of Ligonier Valley class of 1966 and Gateway Technical Institute, he served as a communication specialist attached to the 101st Airborne.
Joe married Donna (Peoples) Springer May 4th, 1968....
Clara Weimer
Nov 11, 2025
Clara E. Weimer, 96
LIGONIER
She was born Clara Elizabeth Hoffer on January 11, 1929 to the late James Edward and Mary Emma (Wilson) Hoffer. Clara was known all her life as "Sis" because her older brother "Junior" couldn't say the name Clara. But that was alright with her because she preferred "Sis". Sis entered peacefully into the arms of her beloved...
Lloyd Clark
Oct 23, 2025
Lloyd Henry Clark, 86, of Emlenton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Known affectionately as Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Pap Pap, and Phil, Lloyd was born on September 1, 1939, in Allegheny County. A man of integrity and strength, he lived his life grounded in honesty, hard work, and devotion to family and friends. Lloyd proudly served in the...
Madelon Sheedy
Oct 21, 2025
Madelon Unkovic Sheedy embraced eternal rest October 21, 2025 amidst family and angelic Sisters of Charity from Elizabeth Seton Memory care Center and Heartland Hospice. Her life was defined by graceful generosity and she was blessed with a vast support network who responded in kind even as she endured the ravages of dementia. Mary Madelon Unkovic was born October 6,...
Charles A. Shadron
Oct 6, 2025
Charles A. Shadron, 91, of Ligonier, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at his home in Derry. He was born Sept. 27, 1934, to the late Albert "Mike" and Dorothy Shadron.
Charles' love of golf started early in life with his first job as a caddy at Rolling Rock Club in his hometown of Ligonier, where his father and mother worked...
Alex Simkovich
Sep 29, 2025
Alex Simkovich, PhD, 91, formerly of Ligonier, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday,
September 29, at Vineyard Ranch Assisted Living in Temecula, CA with sons Greg and
Don bedside.
Alex was born December 25, 1933 and grew up in Jacob’s Creek, PA as the youngest
of five children. He graduated South Huntingdon High School, Class of 1951, and
became one of America’s space pioneers.
He earned...
Boyd Lenhart
Sep 29, 2025
Boyd Charles Lenhart, 84, of Ligonier passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025. An avid hunter and fisherman in his youth, he enjoyed spending time with his family in his later years. He was born January 28, 1941 to the late Jonathan H. and Viola (Kauffman) Lenhart. Prior to his retirement he had worked for Latrobe Construction...
Constance Knupp
Sep 28, 2025
Connie (Dauer) Knupp, born August 4, 1944 in Latrobe, a beloved member of her community and a cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 28, 2025, at the age of 81.
She leaves a remarkable legacy woven into the hearts of her family, whose lives she touched with kindness and warmth. Having...
Alfred N. Pilz
Sep 22, 2025
Alfred N. Pilz Obituary
Alfred “Al” Norman Pilz passed away peacefully in Ligonier, PA on September 22, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1931, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Some of his favorite childhood memories were sneaking into the machine shop where his father worked as a foreman during the third shift, followed by a stop for donuts afterward. Al often...
Lucille M.V. Fiorina-Jacoby
Sep 16, 2025
OBITUARY FOR LUCILLE M.V. FIORINA-JACOBY
Lucille M.V. Fiorina-Jacoby, 85 of Ligonier.PA , peacefully passed away and left this Earth to join her heavenly Father on September 16, 2025 at the UPMC East Hospital.
Lucille was born on January 30, 1940 in Latrobe, PA.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Joseph Fiorina and Theresa (Vesco) Fiorina and a brother Louis (Janice)...
Carol Hager
Sep 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann West Hager
Carol Ann Hager (West), a creative spirit with a heart full of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on September 15, leaving behind a legacy of beauty, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the daughter of the late John "Happy" and Margaret (Frisky) West.
A talented artist, Carol found...
Diane Chrisner
Sep 5, 2025
Diane Louise (Geary) Chrisner, 73, of Acme, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital. She was born October 30, 1951, in Donegal Twp. to the late Dale Wilson Geary and Frances Arletta (Beckner) Geary. She was a retired nurses aide for Hilltop Manor and Westmoreland Hospital. She was a loving, selfless mother, wife, sister...
Grover T. Binkey
Aug 26, 2025
Grover T. Binkey, age 87, of Ligonier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home. Born, November 26, 1937 in Latrobe, he was the youngest of seven children to the late Joseph P. and Mary Hazel (Ross) Binkey, and the husband of 66 wonderful years to Marie (Brown) Binkey.
Grover enjoyed attending the Bullskin Tractor Pullers events and was...
Francis Kantorik
Aug 25, 2025
Francis V. "Non" Kantorik, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born March 31, 1931 in Acme, son of the late William Kantorik.
Francis was a member of Visitation Church and worked many years for Eidemiller Construction. He was an Army veteran having served in Germany during the Korean War. He loved being...
Christopher Piper
Aug 24, 2025
Christopher Dean Piper, 53, of Latrobe died August 24, 2025 at his home. Born April 8, 1972 in Latrobe, he was one of two sons to Carl D. and the late Donna L. (Bennett) Piper.
Chris was a skilled mechanic. He worked at Laughlintown Garage and most recently, Steel City Auto for the past four years. From the age of...
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