Obituaries

May 12, 2021

Virgle G. Stoffer, 93, of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

Born January 25, 1928, in Waterford, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Nancy J. (Nolf) Hutchison.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Stoffer; three brothers, Ed...

May 6, 2021

Sandra L. Karfelt, 68, of Weltytown, passed away peacefully from complications of Huntington’s Disease, with with her loving husband by her side on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Born December 13, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Edward and Mildred Ruth (Shaffer) Brady.

Sandra retired from Norvelt Elementary School after...

Apr 27, 2021

On April 27, 2021, Orvis Phillip Steimer passed away peacefully at The Ligonier Gardens surrounded by family members.  He was born June 9, 1926, to Edward A. and Mary Weber Steimer of Duquesne, PA.  He was one of ten children and is survived by his sisters Mary Steimer Dale, Carole Steimer Pastrick, and his brother Paul (Marcie) Steimer.  He...

Apr 25, 2021

Donald “Donnie” E. Pittman, 61, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021 after an extended hospital stay.

Donnie weas born on May 26th, 1959 at Nason Hospital in Roaring Springs, PA. Son of the late Sylvester and Olive (Wright) Pittman. Loving father of Amanda (Tim) McKiernan; Cherished Pop Pop of Connor McKiernan; Brother of Karen Morningstar...

Apr 4, 2021

Kenneth E. Darr, 88, of Stahlstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 4, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Born July 18, 1932 in Donegal Township, he was a son of the late Allen P. and Beulah (Lenhart) Darr.

Kenneth served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He retired...

Mar 8, 2021

Joseph E. Shultz, 87 of Ligonier, passed away peacefully March 8, 2021. Joseph was born Oct. 31, 1933 in Donegal, PA.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Flora Lauffer Shultz. He served in the Air Force during the Korean war, then attended Cambria-Rowe Business School for accounting to become a CPA. He was preceded in death...

Mar 4, 2021

B. Drew Banas, 73, of Ligonier Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 4, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Born June 14, 1947, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Fitchko) Banas.  A graduate of Ligonier Valley High School Class of 1965, Drew went on to earn...

Feb 27, 2021

On Saturday, February 27, 2021, C. David Austin, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away in his home in Ligonier, Pennsylvania after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. His beloved wife Carolyn and their daughter Misty were by his side. His tireless love, devotion, and pride for his family were evident in his final moments.

Feb 23, 2021

Mary Agnes (Weimer) Needham-Rodd, 70, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

She was born January 24, 1951, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Loretta (Barringer) Weimer.

Mary Agnes was a faithful member of Waterford Christian Church.  She loved crafting, gardening and most especially...

Feb 11, 2021

Sara M. “Sally” Moyher, 89, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the Bethlen Home.

Born April 1, 1931, in Ligonier, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Merle and Mary (Smith) Gilman.

Sally retired from American Cyanmid after many years of service.  She was a longtime member of Holy...

Feb 9, 2021

Dr. Fred Utech, of Ligonier, formerly of Edgewood, died peacefully in his home in Ligonier, PA on February 9, 2021. The cause of death was COPD. He was born in Merrill WI., April 19, 1943. His parents were the late Priscilla Pickruhn and Herbert Utech of Wausau, WI.

A field botanist and researcher for over four decades,...

Feb 8, 2021

Jaclyn C. Hefner died of a drug overdose in Latrobe, PA on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 28.

Jaclyn is survived by her parents, Chris and Misty Hefner of Ligonier and Phil and Beth Bruley of Myrtle Beach, SC.   She is also survived by her brothers Clayton Hefner, Jacob Hefner, Josh Giesey, Tanner Giesey...

Jan 20, 2021

Laura L. B. Pratt, 92, of Ligonier, died January 4, 2021, at home.  She was born 2/25/28, the daughter of Samuel Ross Bills and Laura Myrtle (Kinsey) Bills.  She attended Latrobe High School, after which she worked at Vanadium Steel in the administrative offices before marrying Robert J. A. Pratt (deceased 2004) of Greensburg in 1955.  They lived in...

Jan 20, 2021

Richard A. Lindsay, of Ligonier, passed away August 19, 2021, at his home.

He was born in 1948, in New Kensington, PA, the son of the late Bertram and Pauline Lindsay.

Richard served in the US Navy and was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.  Dedicated and gifted in his craft, he finished...

Jan 20, 2021

William B. “Skip" Knapp, 79, of Ligonier, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021, at Latrobe Hospital. He was born May 3, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Lawrence W. and Margaret B. Knapp and wife of the late Judith “Jill” Knapp. Skip will be remembered for his kindness, humor and loyalty, and was an...

Jan 12, 2021

Joanne Nelson Wilkins  92, of Ligonier died peacefully in the Ligonier Gardens on Tuesday January 12, 2021.

She was born August 17, 1928, in East McKeesport, daughter of the late Robert and Blanche Nelson. Preceded in death by her husband Harry J Wilkins and sisters Jean Strong, Roberta Leslie and Carol Fulmer;

Loving mother of...

Jan 4, 2021

Marcella I. “Budge” Baum, 98, of Stahlstown, passed away peacefully, on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Life’s Promise Personal Care Home.  She was born April 5, 1922, in Pleasant Unity, a daughter of the late William and Marie (Loughner) Shopsky.  Budge was a faithful wife to her late husband, Frank Benjamin Baum, who passed away January 7, 2002.  She...

Dec 31, 2020

Byron William Gamble, 77, of Waterford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, December 31, 2020.  Born June 29, 1943, in Waterford, he was the son of the late Byron Harrison and Erma Luther Gamble.   Byron proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963 – 1965.  When he returned from overseas, he married the love...

Dec 31, 2020

Wilbert S. Hall Sr. Laughlintown Wilbert S. Hall Sr. 79, of Laughlintown, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace D. and Susan Hall; his son, Donald P. Hall; and brother and sisters, Jane Jennings, Jim Hall, Hazel P. Hall, Ethel Hissem, Edna...