Obituaries
Tammy Emert
Aug 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Emert, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Tammy's journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on August 7, 2024, just days before she would have turned 64 on August 11, 1960. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and grace.
Tammy was known for...
Ethel Ramsey Murphy
Aug 6, 2024
Ethel Ramsey Murphy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 at home. She was born Ethel Sylvia Neiderhiser on September 3, 1931, in Ligonier. Ethel was a graduate of Ligonier Valley High School Class of 1949. She dedicated her life to her family and community. Known for her warm and loving nature, Ethel...
Hunter William Scott Meyers
Aug 1, 2024
Hunter William Scott Meyers,10, Stahlstown was brutally unalived by his cousin and best friend on August 1,2024. Born August 23, 2013, in Greensburg, the son of Keith S. Meyers and Dorothy E. Meyers (Fasshauer).
Hunter was a bright and intelligent boy. He wanted to be a diesel mechanic and a police officer when he grew up. Hunter loved riding quads, going...
Mary Lou Smith Murphy
Jul 29, 2024
Mary Lou Smith Murphy
Age 86, of Latrobe, passed away at home on July 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Jack C. Murphy; loving mother of Kimberly (Scott) Hunter, David (Judith) Murphy, and Patrick (Jodi) Murphy; loving Grandma of Patrick (Caitlin) Murphy, Daniel Hunter, Brian (Hannah) Murphy, Heath Murphy, Emily Hunter, Carson Murphy and Madison Murphy; sister of Susan Smith,...
William G. Gross
Jul 29, 2024
William Gustav Gross, age 89, of Ligonier, PA, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024.
Bill was a 1954 graduate of Latrobe High School, where he was a varsity letterman in football, basketball and track. He met his future wife, Patricia McCarthy Gross, at a teen social in Latrobe – he said it was at Harry’s Danceland, but she claimed it was...
Mabel Cairns
Jul 17, 2024
Mabel Jean Cairns, born on September 28, 1931, peacefully passed away at home on July 17, 2024. She was a kind, loving, and hard-working individual who cherished spending time with her family. Mabel had a passion for gardening, farming, and animals. Always finding solace and joy in nature and her pets.
Throughout her life, Mabel shared a deep bond with her...
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...
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