Obituaries
Thomas Hauger
Jul 2, 2024
Thomas Hauger
Tom went to heaven on July 2, 2024 shortly after a cancer diagnosis. The son of C. William and Trudy (Kemerer) Hauger, he was born on January 10, 1954 in Greensburg, PA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Scott William Hauger.
Tom believed that God and family were the most important things in...
Duane A. Filson
Jul 1, 2024
Duane A. "Duke" Filson, a beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love. Born on June 11, 1938, Duane brought joy to all who knew him through his passion for telling jokes and his kind and welcoming personality. Duane's life was enriched by his hobbies and interests,...
Zelda McKlveen
Jul 1, 2024
Zelda M. McKlveen, 94, of Stahlstown passed away July 1, 2024. Born February 17, 1930 in Stahlstown, she was the daughter of the late Chester C. and Mary E. (Lenhart) Knupp. Prior to her retirement at age 80, Zelda along with husband Bob was employed by the Rea Family of the former Stoneylonesome Farm for over 60 years as a...
James O. Irwin
Jun 30, 2024
Born on the first day of buck season, November 30, 1942, to Boyd S and Dorothy Mae (Burns) Irwin, James Oliver Irwin made his appearance to the delight of his two older brothers. Their grandfather, Pop Pop Burns, informed them, “We got a little buck today!” When Jim was five years old, he was selected as an attendant for the...

Ruth Burdick
Jun 29, 2024
Ruth Fletcher Burdick, 89, of Ligonier, passed away June 29, 2024, in the Concordia Ligonier Gardens.
She was born on May 29, 1935, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Odessa (Iscrupe) Fletcher. She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church. Ruth previously worked as a Ligonier crossing guard for several years and at the Colonial Touch...
John Williams
Jun 20, 2024
John Alan Williams, 65, of Ligonier, PA, passed away on June 20, 2024. He was born on February 17, 1959. John was known for his gentle and kind nature. He was born into a musical family and had the gift of music in him. He graduated from the Mt. Aloysius College Piano Technology Program and worked his craft as a...
Ronald Barbus
Jun 15, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Andrew Barbus, 65, of Ligonier PA, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024 at Montefiore hospital in Pittsburgh PA. He was a proud Marine who served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years, including 1 year in Okinawa Japan. Ron was also dedicated to his race team and enjoyed working on his son's race car in...
Vivian Glasgow
Jun 7, 2024
Vivian Lou (Kline) GlasgowAge 95, peacefully passed on June 7, 2024 in Greensburg, Pa. She was born in Johnstown, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dora (Kissell) Kline. Vivian touched the lives of many people with her quickwit, generosity, and infectious laugh. She will be missed by those who knew her. She was preceded in death...
Terri Pochciol
May 27, 2024
Terri Lynn Pochciol, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister peacefully passed away on May 27, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on February 25, 1960, in Colorado Springs, CO, Terri was known for her warm and welcoming personality which touched the lives of all who knew her.Terri found fulfillment working in the family business alongside...
Pamela R. Murphy
May 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Rae Murphy of Ligonier who left us too soon on May 18, 2024 at the age of 79.Born on February 13, 1945, to Park and Grace Monticue, Pam attended Ligonier High School and earned her associates degree from Robert Morris University. She retired from St. Vincent College, where...
Patricia Burns
May 15, 2024
Patricia A. Burns, age 84, a cherished soul with a heart full of kindness and love, passed away on May 15, 2024. She was born in Latrobe, PA, on September 17, 1939, to the late Eugene and Helen (Zamborsky) Harkcom. Patricia was a devoted wife to Donald Burns for 61 years. Her life was adorned with the joy of family and...
Joseph G. Avolio
May 13, 2024
Joseph G. Avolio, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Born on March 27, 1954, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, Joe leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love that touched the lives of many. Throughout his life, Joseph was known for his caring nature and devotion to his family and friends. He cherished spending time with his loved...
Veronica Crawford
May 11, 2024
Veronica (Vargulish) Crawford, age 97, a cherished soul known for her love for family and dedication to her community, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024 in Greensburg, PA. She was born on June14, 1926, in Wilpen, PA. Vern touched the lives of many with her kind and unwavering faith as a devout member of St. Stephen The Protomartyr Church. Throughout...
Gene Louis Roadman
May 2, 2024
Gene Louis Roadman, 90, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather of Acme, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his son’s home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1933 in Stahlstown, to the late Norman and Irene (Erwin) Roadman. The youngest of three, Gene graduated from Ligonier High...
James Lisankis
Apr 18, 2024
James J. Lisankis (Jim), born on May 24, 1928, in Nilan, PA, to the late Paul Hepplet and Anna Lisankis, peacefully passed away on April 18, 2024, in Johnstown, PA. He was a kind and welcoming soul whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy with the...
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...