Obituaries
Suzanne Rimmler
Nov 20, 2022
Suzanne E. Rimmler passed peacefully on November 20,2022 surrounded by her children and their spouses. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eric and Anna (Fedinatz) Broomhall and her loving husband William F. Rimmler.
Suzanne's early years were spent on a farm in Wilpen, PA with her grandparents. As a young adult, she moved to New York City and...
Elizabeth Miller
Oct 25, 2022
Elizabeth J. Miller, age 93, of Ligonier passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022.
She was born February 19, 1929 in Ligonier, PA to D. Roy and Nell (Queer) Earnest. Elizabeth was a good house wife and loved farm life. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Ligonier.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Eric John Smith
Oct 21, 2022
Eric John Smith sadly passed away on October 21, 2022, at his home in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.Eric was a graduate of Temple University with both an undergraduate degree in Economics, aswell as a master’s degree in business. He was a long time Executive in the Global UtilitiesIndustry.Eric is survived by his only child, Morgan McGregor Smith of Pittsburgh, PA and his...
Helen E. Tobias
Oct 21, 2022
Helen E. (Simrock) Tobias, 87, of Ligonier, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, under great care at The Grove in Latrobe.
She was born November 22, 1934 in Swissville, PA, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Walters) Simrock. Helen was a dedicated member of the Ligonier VFW Post 734 Auxiliary. She cherished creating irreplaceable memories with her family...
Victor "Old Vic" Marseglia
Oct 5, 2022
Victor M. "Old Vic" Marseglia, 84, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 05, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1937, in Wilmerding, to the late Anthony and Grace Marie (Lucarelli) Marseglia. He served his country in the US Army, and was a lifetime member of the Ligonier American Legion post #0267. He was also a...
Donald L. Gilbert Sr.
Sep 29, 2022
Donald LeRoy Gilbert, Sr., 85, passed away on Sept 29. He was born May 27, 1937 in Ridgway. Pa but was raised in Latrobe. A 1955 graduate of Latrobe High School and a 1959 graduate of Muskingum College in Ohio, he gained employment in advertising and public relations in various Pittsburgh firms. Having started magic at age twelve, he became...
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...
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