Obituaries
Sue R. Kinsey
Sep 26, 2022
Sue R. Kinsey of Ligonier passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 in her home filled with family and friends.
Sue fought her battle with ovarian cancer as she lived her life, with immense faith, a focused determination, an abundance of love, and a deep concern and appreciation for everyone around her.
To have known Sue was to understand gentleness,...
Grace DeMatty
Sep 22, 2022
Grace Joann (Gross) DeMatty,86, of Ligonier, passed away on September 22, 2022.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Henderson Gross.
She was a member of The Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard J. DeMatty Jr., a daughter Arlene R. Wilford; brother Allan Gross and sisters Dolly Lam...
Matilda Martelli Gallo
Sep 14, 2022
Matilda Martelli Gallo of Ligonier passed away on September 14, 2022. A daughter of Frank Martelli and Jennie (Bovi) Martelli, she was born in Latrobe on March 2, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Gallo, and together they owned and managed Ligonier Valley Beach until 1997. She was a homemaker, artist, and wordsmith, and mother...
Gary Gula
Sep 10, 2022
Dear Gary:
How does someone begin to write an obituary for the person that they hold most dear in this world? It would be too trivial, cold, and too final. I chose, instead, to write you a final love letter that reflects just a small piece of what you mean to us.
I would trade our life together with NONE...
Ronald Kallmann
Aug 21, 2022
Ronald Eugene Kallmann, age 73, of Latrobe, passed away on August 21, 2022 surrounded by family. Ronald was born March 1, 1949. Son of the late Donald and Mary Ellen (Spory) Ohler. Cherished brother of Karen Cole, Audrey (Thomas) Riggle, Cathy Trent and the late Gary Kallmann, Gloria (George) Curtis, Martha (Jim) Robertson and Faye (Bob) Glessner. Ronald was the...
Sean Burfield
Aug 16, 2022
Sean M. Burfield , age 56, peacefully passed away on August 16th, 2022 surrounded by family.
Loving husband of Sherrie (McKenzie) Burfield. Sean was born on June 17th, 1966 to the late Dwayne and Janet (Kukoly) Burfield.
Cherished father of Michael (Kimberly) Burfield and Shawna (Derek) Geneva.
Step-father of Amanda (Nick) Cramer, Kimberly (Edwin) Wable.
Beloved grandfather of Weston, Lucas,...
Donna M. Ludvigson
Aug 15, 2022
Donna Marie (Mientus) Ludvigson, 79, of Ligonier, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA with her children by her side. She was born on July 22, 1943 in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late Stanley Mientus and Anna Pinkosky; loving mother of Jeffrey Clark (wife Miriam Perkins) of Holderness, NH, Scott Clark of Aurora,...
John T. "Jesse" James Jr.
Aug 12, 2022
John T. "Jesse" James, Jr.
On Friday, August 12, 2022, of Ligonier, formerly of Swissvale, beloved husband of 54 years to the late Janet A.(Hartman) James; loving father of Beth Hoffman of Pittsburgh and Curt James & his wife Beth of Bethel Park; proud Pappy and Best Buddy of Maura and Max; brother of Sally Powell (late husband Greg)...
Rachel Sapone Ferguson
Aug 3, 2022
Rachel, of Latrobe, was called to heaven on Wednesday, August 3 while vacationing with family in North Carolina. She had an outgoing personality and charismatic nature that will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Rachel was incredibly compassionate and always willing to help those in need. These qualities will serve as...
Gary J. Austin
Jul 28, 2022
Gary J. Austin, 71, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2022 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mary (Taylor) Austin; Loving father of Robert A. Austin; Cherished grandfather of Katelyn (Brandon) Larkin and Gared Austin; Great Grandfather of Lana and Link Larkin; Brother of Bonnie Clark and the late Diana Henry; Step-son of Wanda Austin.
Gary is preceded...
Jason Matthew Brown
Jul 13, 2022
Jason Matthew Brown passed away Tuesday, July 13,2022 at the age of 51. He was born in Ligonier, PA on February 10,1971 to James R. Brown and Patricia (Hugo) Tanchick. Growing up, Jason spent most of his time with his siblings and cousins. This very tight-knit group grew up together. Every day during the summer months, they would be together either...
Willi J. Daffinger
Jul 13, 2022
Willi Daffinger, C.E.C. died unexpectedly on July 13, 2022. He is predeceased by his wife of fifty-three years, Hermine and by his son Charles, Ph.D. cand. He is survived by his daughter, Kim A. Daffinger, Esq. and his son-in-law Joe Greco.Willi was born in Munich, Germany and emigrated to the US in 1957 where shortly thereafter he was drafted...
Peggy Price
Jul 3, 2022
Peggy L. Price, age 80, of Ligonier, PA passed away on July 3rd, 2022 at her home.
Peggy was born on January 31, 1942 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, to the late Budd and Doris (McCully) Barkley.
Loving mother of Scott (Victoria) Price of Lake Wales, FL, Heather (Roger) Benner of Bellefonte, PA, Bud (Sharon) Price of State College, PA....
Thomas Adair
Jul 2, 2022
Thomas W. Adair, age 80, of Laughlintown, Pennsylvania peacefully passed away on July 2, 2022.
Tom was born August 27, 1941 in Sheraden(Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, to the late James and Rita (Echtler) Adair. Loving husband of Linda (Knouse) Adair for 56 years of marriage. Cherished father of Thomas (Teresa) Adair, Jr., Christine (Christopher) Williams and grandpap of Nicklaus and Justin...
Donald Dumnich
Jun 26, 2022
Donald G. Dumnich, 70, of Cook Township passed away on June 26,2022 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital surrounded by his family.
Don was born August 19, 1951 in Latrobe, a son of the late Michael and Ann (Shafran) Dumnich.
Don graduated from Latrobe High School in 1969 and attended Vale Technical Institute of Blairsville, Pa receiving a degree in auto...
Linda Fetzer
Jun 21, 2022
Linda D. Fetzer, 75, of Ligonier, formerly of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. Linda was born January 3, 1947, to the late Clarence and Verda Hause. Beloved wife of the late Larry C. Fetzer; loving mother of Mark Fetzer and Kathy (Dave) Stouffer; cherished grandmother of Marissa, Briana (John), Kalyn, Madison (Drew), Nicole...
Mary Miller
Jun 19, 2022
Mary E. "Dot" Miller, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022.
Mary was born December 15, 1934 in Ligonier, Pa.
Daughter of the late Harry D. Miller and Alma Fry Miller.
Employed by Dr. William Donovan, Glenn Ray Real Estate and Robert Benner.
Survived by her sister Effie Gail Fletcher of Ligonier, 1 niece...
Paul Gerlach
Jun 15, 2022
Paul C. Gerlach, age 33, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania passed away on June 15, 2022. Loving husband and best friend of Susan Gerlach, and cherished father to Henry, Heidi, and Elise.
Paul was born June 24, 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina to James and Amelia (Bustillo) Gerlach.
Brother of Sandy (Mark) Aronson.
Uncle of Dean, Bennett, and Gordon Aronson.
Grandson of...
George H. Springer
Jun 12, 2022
George H. Springer, 92, of Rector, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born March 10, 1930 in Rector, a son of the late Henry and Anna (Shadron) Springer. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Prior to retiring in 1990, he was an inspector for Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Cheswick for 30 years. He was...
Dale Donald Tobias Sr.
Jun 4, 2022
Master Sergeant (Ret) Dale D. (Toby) Tobias Sr. passed away at his home to be with his savior Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born April 17, 1933, to William B. and Oma Tobias in Rochester Mills, PA. Dale was one of ten children Lydia, Trudell, Erma, Vivian, William Jr., Alverda, Dolly, Geraldine, Joyce. He grew up all over...
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