Obituaries
Loretta Grimm
Apr 17, 2024
Loretta M. Grimm, 76, a beloved soul known for her love of family, caring nature and passion for gardening and cooking, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Latrobe. She was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Ligonier, and she was the loving wife of the late Victor Grimm Sr.
Loretta was the loving mother of Victor (JoAnn) Grimm and Jim (Rebecca)...
Ronald Smithley
Apr 17, 2024
Ronald N. Smithley, a beloved member of the Ligonier community, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2024, in his hometown of Ligonier, Pa. Throughout his journey, Ronald wore many hats with pride and dedication. He served in the Air Force, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his country. Ronald had a passion for hunting and fishing, finding...
Kathryn DeMao
Apr 1, 2024
Kathryn Sue DeMao died on Monday, April 1,2024. She was born August 21,1949, in Independence, MO. She was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy Johnson and late sister Carole Johnson. Her husband Arthur DeMao, died in 1996 and was the love of her life.
Kathy was a graduate of ASU with a BS in Education. Before her retirement Kathy...
Lugene Horner
Mar 13, 2024
Lugene L. Horner, age 67, Of Ligonier, PA peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 13th 2024 . Lugene was born on August 1, 1956, in Johnstown, PA. She was known not only for her professional accomplishments but also for her loving and kind personality. Loving wife of David Horner. She is preceded in death by her parents Logan and...
Paul Johnson
Mar 6, 2024
Paul A. 'Duffy' Johnson
UBC-Recognized Metal Lather
Paul A. "Duffy" Johnson, 93, left his earthly home in Ligonier Township Wednesday, March 6, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was one of eight children born to the late Ina Fern and Adolf E. Johnson in Darlington.
Duffy attended Ligonier High School but went to work as a metal lather full time...
Catherine Mignogna
Mar 2, 2024
In loving memory of Catherine Mignogna:
Catherine Mignogna, age 95, a beloved resident of Ligonier, PA, has peacefully passed away at home on March 2nd, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1928, in Trafford, PA . The beloved daughter of Peter and Mildred (Evanovich) Miholovich. Catherine led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and...
Charles Younkin
Feb 29, 2024
Charles N. Younkin (“Yogi), 93, of Ligonier passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024. He was born June 16, 1930 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a son of the late George Emmons Younkin and Harriette (Keenan) Younkin.
Chuck proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Airforce, a member of...
Elizabeth "Toots" Campbell
Feb 26, 2024
Elizabeth "Toots" Campbell, age 92, a compassionate and family-oriented individual, passed away on February 26, 2024 in Ligonier, PA. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Donegal Township. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Macklin "Henry" Campbell who passed away on March 12, 2009. Daughter of the late Denny and Ida (Hood) Burns. Loving mother of Karen (late Donald) Little...
Thelma Griffith
Feb 24, 2024
Thelma Jean (Robb) Griffith, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 6, 1928, in Ligonier, a place that was home to her throughout nearly all her life.
Thelma was known for her love for family, which shone brightly in every aspect of her life. Her warm and nurturing personality drew others...
Anne Pochciol
Feb 16, 2024
Anne M. Pochciol, beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on September 19, 1943, to the late James and Marie Foster, Anne's life was a testament to love, kindness, and dedication to her family.
Gardening was not just a hobby for her; it was a form of art through which she nurtured...
Mary Lundquist
Feb 14, 2024
Mary R. Lundquist, beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother and dedicated member of her community, passed away on February 14, 2024. Daughter of the late Henry and Mary Smith. Mary's life was filled with love, compassion, and tireless service to others.
Prior to retirement Mary spent 40 years with the U.S. Postal Service and many of those as the Postmaster. Her commitment...
Dean Highberger
Jan 29, 2024
Dean E. Highberger, 83, of Leesburg, FL died Monday, January 29th, 2024, at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. He was born July 21st, 1940, in Madison, P.A., a son of the late Albert E. and Louise (Smith) Highberger. He grew up working as a farmer on the Highberger Farm in West Newton with his siblings, Gail, Lisle, and Ray. Dean was...
Barbara Campbell
Jan 12, 2024
Barbara Ann Campbell, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at the age of 56. She was born on November 11, 1967, to the late Charles H. and Mary Agnes Needham. Barbara had an adventurous spirit and a passion for life. She lived her life to the fullest and cherished every moment spent with her family and friends. She had a...
Christopher Plummer
Jan 9, 2024
Christopher Kenneth Plummer passed away January 9, 2024.
The only child of Ken and Sherri Plummer, Chris was born September 26, 1973, in State College, PA. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Chambersburg and graduated Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1992. He loved to play baseball and was the second baseman for the first Chambersburg Suburban Team...
Pamela McCaffrey
Dec 28, 2023
Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend Pamela Elaine McCaffrey (81) died on December 28, 2023, surrounded by her family at a Pittsburgh hospital following a short illness.
Pam was born on November 20, 1942 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. At a young age she moved with her parents, Laura and Henry Polliard, to Ligonier, Pennsylvania....
Norbert Pail
Dec 27, 2023
Norbert J. Pail Sr.
Ligonier
Norbert John Pail Sr., of Ligonier, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at Concordia at Bethlen, of Parkinson's Disease and Levy body dementia. He was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Norman Pail and Agnes (Kaib) Pail. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary School and then North Catholic High...
William Telford
Dec 18, 2023
William E. Telford, age 83, of Ligonier passed away December 18, 2023 at home. Bill was born September 20, 1940 in Ligonier to Samuel and Sarah (Bier) Telford. Bill's life was one that was filled with joy, love, and a deep appreciation for nature.He is survived by his wife of 59 years Clara Jane (Roadman) Telford; 3 sons: Michael (Lisa) Telford,...
Anthony W. Reed
Dec 8, 2023
**The Reed family would like to thank everyone who gave to help defray funeral expenses for Anthony. We are forever grateful for your support during this very difficult time.**
Anthony Wayne Reed was born January 15, 1985, at Latrobe hospital. His life tragically ended on December 08, 2023. He is survived by his son, Ben Reed; father, Kenneth Reed; mother, Jody...
Gloria Crook
Dec 1, 2023
Gloria Jean Crook, age 78, of Ligonier, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1945, in Florida. Gloria was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Crook and the cherished daughter of the late Marc and Evelyn (Garrett) Tittle.
She was also a loving mother to Kimberly Lewis and the late Stephanie Babbitt....
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