Obituaries

John Shaffer

Jun 2, 2022

John Shaffer, 57, of Stahlstown passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022.

Son of Daisy (Walker) Shaffer & the late Kenneth Shaffer of Stahlstown;

Survived by his wife of 32 years, Kimberly (Midlo) Shaffer, daughter Emily (Rj) Ray, granddaughter Bailee Mae & brothers Kevin (Cindy), Kenny (Lisa), Jody (Val) & their families;

Preceded in death by an infant sister Sharon...

Margaret G. Boyd

May 14, 2022

Margaret Alice Boyd, age 71 , died on May 14, 2022 after her battle with cancer.

Margaret was born February 26,1951 in Latrobe, PA to George and Nancy Gibson. She graduated from Ligonier Valley High School in 1969. Margaret was married to her husband, William Boyd for 47 years.

Margaret is survived by her husband, William Boyd;...

Nancy Lou Schober

May 6, 2022

Our beloved mother, Nancy Lou Stahl Schober, age 89, of Bethel Church Road, Latrobe, passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2022 with her loving and devoted family by her side. She was born January 20, 1933 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Daniel F. and Laura (Campbell) Stahl. She was a member of Bethel...

William Ward Ryan

Apr 26, 2022

William Ward Ryan, age 83, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of 30 years to Zlata Ryan; Ward is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Marion (Schwing) Ryan. Loving father of Tatiana Ryan, Scott (Valerie) Zagray, Tracy (Reid) Haynie, Shannon (Jeff) Atwood, Morgan (Stephanie) Ryan. Cherished grandfather of LeeAnn Zagray,...

Marie Ruth Ankney

Apr 12, 2022

Marie Ruth (Nichols) Ankney, age 88, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2022

surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Charles L. Ankney; Preceded in death by

her parents William E. and Ruth Irene (Cross) Nichols. Loving mother of Ruthanne E.

Ankney, Michelle G. (Joseph) Mullin and Susan M. (Daniel) Katzin. Cherished

grandmother of Emily and Johnathan Mullin, Sara...

Mary A. Zamborsky

Apr 11, 2022

Mary Andreycak Zamborsky, age 99 of Ligonier passed on April 11, 2022.

She was born May 6, 1922 in Ligonier Twp. (Wilpen) to the late Michael A. and Kathryn Turcheck Andreycak;

Preceded in death by her Parents, loving husband John, brothers  George, Michael “Buzz” and Joseph Andreycak, sisters Ann Carlson and Catherine Shaulis;

Survived by her 3 adopted children Kenneth,...

Patricia Elaine Jones

Apr 4, 2022

Patricia Elaine (McClain) Jones

Patricia Elaine (McClain) Jones (75) of Stahlstown, went to be with our Lord on April 4th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Shaffer, Sr. and Naomi Jean (Roadman) McClain. She graduated from Ramsey High School with the class of 1964.

She was the Senior Sales Agent in New York City for...

Thomas P. Sleasman

Apr 3, 2022

Loving husband and father Thomas P. Sleasman, 52 of Ligonier, went home to his final resting place on Sunday April 3, 2022. Tom was born November 5, 1969, in Latrobe, PA to the late Emerson J. Sleasman and Martha Grace Burkholder. He was a 1988 graduate of Ligonier Valley High School. He then opened Tom Sleasman Mechanical, an HVAC business...

Gary C. Comito

Apr 2, 2022

Gary C. Comito was born on October 27,1954 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the son of Bob and Fran Comito and the fourth of seven children.  He was the father of two daughters and one son.  He was the grandfather of three grandsons. He leaves behind his wife Diane E. Erikson and little buddy Teddy Roosevelt Comito-Erikson.    Gary would...

Dorothy J Umbaugh

Mar 31, 2022

Dorothy J. (Bachmeyer) Umbaugh, 92, of Ligonier, passed away Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 at home. She was born Mar. 31, 1930, in Pittsburgh, to the late Francis and Elinor (Leslie) Bachmeyer. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Ligonier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John H....

George William "Mr. Bill" Schwab Jr.

Mar 25, 2022

George William "Mr Bill" Schwab Jr , 66, of Ligonier, PA, passed away early on March 25, 2022 after fighting a brave battle with cancer.

Bill was born September 19, 1955 in Greensburg, PA to George W. Schwab, Sr and Maryanne (Kimmel) Schwab. Growing up with Tom Schwab. Enjoying his love of music playing the saxophone in many different bands...

Betty L. Beard

Mar 17, 2022

Betty L. Beard   Peacefully on March 17, 2022, age 95 of Ligonier formerly of Irwin. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence “Slim” Beard, a son John and sisters Esther and Lillian.   Survived by her loving son Kevin (friend Theresa) Beard and grandchildren John (Ruthie) Beard and Leah Beard; and many nieces and nephews. Former employee of...

Betty L. Beard

Mar 17, 2022

Peacefully on March 17, 2022, age 95 of Ligonier formerly of Irwin.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence "Slim" Beard, a son John and sisters Esther and Lillian.



Survived by her loving son Kevin (friend Theresa) Beard and grandchildren John (Ruthie) Beard and Leah Beard; and many nieces and nephews.

Former employee of Westinghouse and a member...

Mary Ellen Hogarth

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Ellen (Kallander) Hogarth, 88, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Rector, Pennsylvania. She was born Mary Ellen Melville on November 24, 1933, to William Harold and Mabel (Benter) Melville in White River, South Dakota, the youngest of six children. After the death of her biological mother, Mary Ellen was adopted...

Laura R. Eicher

Mar 8, 2022

Laura R. Eicher

 

Peacefully on March 8, 2022, age 86 of Ligonier.

Daughter of the late Carl and Daisy (Lenhart) Eicher;

Loving mother of Kim Musick, Michael Schreckengost and the late Forst (Kathleen) Musick and Chris Musick;

Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many;

Sister of Glenn (Carol) Eicher, Edna Erickson, Jacob Eicher, Ray (Kim) Eicher, Audrey Henrie, Peggy...

Thomas E. Horner

Mar 4, 2022

Thomas E. Horner, 80, of Latrobe, passed away, Friday, Mar. 4, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born May 12, 1941, in Ligonier, to the late Eugene W. and Dorothy O. (Roddy) Horner.  He was a retired liaison for disabled veterans having worked for the Veterans Administration in Washington D.C.  He was a member of the Waterford Christian...

Katherine Clare Smith

Feb 27, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine Clare Smith, 36, of Stahlstown, PA, on February 27, 2022. She courageously battled an illness and died in the hospital at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the beloved daughter of Patricia O’Brien Smith and the late Robert Melville Smith; loving sister of Patrick M. Smith and...

Amanda Rae Kitchen

Feb 20, 2022

Amanda (Queer) Kitchen age 41, of Ligonier peacefully passed away on February 20, 2022;

Beloved wife of Joshua Kitchen;

Loving daughter of Robert Queer and the late Debra Queer;

Cherished sister of Andy (Lyndsey) Queer;

Daughter-In-Law of Richard and April Kitchen;

Aunt of Tyler and Alyssa Queer, Lorelai  Stilwell and Harrison LaRock;

Sister-In-Law of  Kara (fiancé Matt LaRock) Kozaitis...