Jason Clair Libengood, 32, formerly of Ligonier, entered into eternal peace on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Sanford-Worthington Hospital in Minnesota. He was born November 18, 1980, the son of Vickie J. Richards of Cold Spring, TX and Gerald C. Libengood of Mt. Pleasant. Jason graduated from Ligonier Valley High School in 1999, attended the University of Pittsburgh and then entered the United States Air Force. Jason worked for AGCO in Jackson, MN. Jason was an incredible father to his adorable son Tevin and enjoyed spending every moment with him. He was a die hard Pittsburgh Steeler fan, a loving son, brother, and friend. Jason had a zest for life and made every minute count. He could put a smile on anyone's face, and could cook a mean Thanksgiving turkey. Though he spent time in more than a few small towns across America, he most loved the time he spent in Ligonier with his closest friends. In addition to his son and his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Amanda (Jeffrey) Whitehead of Wayne, PA and Rebecca (Joshua) Leidy of Ligonier, his paternal grandfather, Gerald "Pap" Liebengood, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant, a niece, and several aunts, uncles, and dear friends. Friends will be received Saturday from 2:00PM until the time of service at 4:00PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier, with the Rev. Dr. J. Paul McCracken officiating. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a trust fund set up for his son, Tevin Liebengood, at any Wells Fargo Bank branch.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=7d29289251Florence R. Nicely, 97, of Ligonier, died peacefully, Friday, May 3, 2013 at Ligonier Gardens. She was born March 3, 1916 on the Glohr farm in Fairfield Twp., a daughter of the late W. Scott and Mary Wallace McDowell. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church where she had served as deacon, elder, and Sunday school teacher to children for over 50 years. The young children often referred to her a "Grandma Church." In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Cappy" Nicely in 1975, four sisters, Ethel Melville, Alice Quilty, Jean McMaster, and Bessie Henderson, and two grandsons, Larry Anderson and Roger Nicely. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Anderson and Carol (Robert) Mitchell, all of Ligonier, and Bonnie (Thomas) Large of the Villages, FL, a son, Ronald E. (Chris) Nicely of Latrobe, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends will be received Sunday from 12-2 and 6-8PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier. A service to celebrate Florence's life will be held Monday at 11:00AM at the Covenant Presbyterian Church with her pastor, the Rev. Robert D. Cummings officiating. Interment will follow in the Ligonier Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made in Florence's memory to the Covenant Presbyterian Church Women's Assoc.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=e038287746Janice E. Schrock, 68, of Ligonier, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Select Specialty Care, Latrobe. She was born December 19, 1944 in Somerset, a daughter of the late Frank E. Miller and Viola Roseburg Miller Williams. Janice enjoyed gardening and working in her flower baskets. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jon A. Schrock, her son, Jason F. (Darlene) Schrock of Belle Vernon, two granddaughters, Danielle and Courtney Schrock, and a sister, Dolores (Buck) Pibroski of Aberdeen, MD. Janice's friends and family will gather together Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier. There will be no public funeral service.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=6aa2287599Mary L. Healy, 53, of Latrobe, died early Monday morning, April 22, 2013 in the Loyalhanna Care Center. she was born August 6, 1959 in Windber, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Miller Young. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Healy in 2006. Mary was a member of Living Hope Church in Whitney. She will be remembered for her compassion and sacrifing spirit. She and her late husband, William, Both sought to exemplify their faith in Jesus Christ and to glorify God in all they did. After William passed, Mary continued to serve the Lord and those around her. We rejoice in the life of Mary and the assurance of eternal life that she has in her Savior. She is survived by four children, Sara (Brad) Arrington of Phoenix, AZ, Kate B. Healy of Austin, TX, Aaron (Sarrah) Healy of Ft. Hood, TX, and Luke (Sarah) Healy of Newark, NJ, ten grandchildren, and five siblings, Jeanne (Gary) Berkheimer, Carol (Gary) Caputo, Virginia (Robert) George, Joseph (Anna) Young, and David (Dana) Young, all of Windber. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11:00AM at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Rev. Earl Crissman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the Foundation for PSP/CBD and Related Brain Diseases at:https://give.psp.org.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=0ee8286489Kathleen R. Marasia, 66, of Ligonier, died Saturday morning, April 20, 2013 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born March 21, 1947 in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Henry and Regina Siemkiewicz Ziemkiewicz. Kathleen had been emplouyed as a teachers aide in the Ligonier Valley School District for many years.She was a member of St. Vincent Roman Catholic Church. She loved being with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Paul A. Marasia, two daughters, Jeena (Donald) Valentine of Ligonier and Melissa M. Marasia of Laughlintown, a son, Anthony M. Marasia of Ligonier, two grandchildren, Timothy and Bailey Valentine, and a brother, Robert P. (Fran) Ziemkiewicz of Freeport. Kathleen's family and friends will gather together Wednesday from 12 Noon until the time of a Blessing Service at 2:00PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=eff1286207Martha Lou "Twiga" Schove, 97, passed away peacefully at her beloved home on April 18, 2013. She was born March 17, 1916 to the late Samuel and Cartoline Cassidy Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel, her sister, Sue, her husband, William H. Schove and their daughter Caroline Schove. She was a graduate of the Margaret Morris College at Carnegie Institute of Technology. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Church while she lived in Pittsburgh. She worked as Camp Director beginning in 1963 for the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania Camp Henry Kaufmann, and then served as Director of Camping Services until she retired in 1978. Following her retirement, Martha Lou moved to the Ligonier area. She was an active volunteer and played a leadership role in many prganizations through 2007. Among them were the Loyalhanna Watershed Assoc, the Western Pennsylvania section of the American Camp Assoc, the Touchstone Center for Crafts, the Ligonier League of Women Voters and Meals on Wheels. During these years she also travelled extensively, visiting places ranging from Papua New Guinea to Antarctica. She immeresed herself in the culture of each of her destinations and touched lives, both close to home and in her travels, with her generous spirit. Her memory will live in those who knew and loved her. A service to celebrate Twiga's life will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 2:00PM in the Chapel of the Bethlen Home, 66 Carey School Road, Ligonier, PA 15658 with Rev. Gabor Nitsch officiating.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=6e9c286205Thomas R. Sitler, 63, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born April 15, 1949 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Thomas K. and Lucy Carolyln Davis Sitler. Tom graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1967, and earned a B.S. and M.S. in Biology from Clarion State College. He retired in 2004 after serving as district enviornmental manager for PennDOT in Indiana for 30 years. He was a voracious reader and could be seen daily at the Ligonier Valley Library. He was a member of the Sportsmen's Assoc. of Greensburg and the Ligonier Valley YMCA. Tom was an avid biker, downhill skier, and enjoyed competitive target shooting. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Helen Collins Sitler, two sisters, Christie (Gary) Savor of Ellwood City and Janet Dunn of Carmel, CA, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tom's friends and family will gather together Wednesday from 4:00PM until the time of service at 6:00PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier, with the Rev. Dr. J. Paul McCracken officiating. Interment will be in the Wilcox Cemetery, Wicox, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Tom's memory to the Ligonier Valley Library or to the Ligonier Valley Fire Companies, P.O. Box FIRE, Ligonier, PA 15658 http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=1897284284Angeline Walbeck, 85, of Robinson, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her home. She was born November 7, 1927 in Bradenville, a daughter of the late Nicholas D'Annunzio and Elizabeth Rich D'Annunzio Dipofi. She had been a dispatcher for the former Tri-Community Ambulance Service; she was a former committee chairperson for the Republican Party of West Wheatfield Twp. She assisted on numerous Election Boards. She was a member of the Duane Boring VFW# 9310, Ladies Auxillary. She will be remembered as a loving and compassionate Mother and Grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Walbeck, Sr. in 2007, a son, Charles E. Walbeck in 2013, two sisters, Mary Louise Brant and Nicoline Gregorich, and a brother, Augustine Dipofi. She is survived by two daughters, Mitzi (Thomas) Henderson of Blairsville and Natalie (Matthew) Stewart of Westford, MA, a son, Joel L. (Susan) Walbeck of Dilltown, a daughter-in-law, Susan Walbeck of Seward, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a sister, Cecelia Cable of New Florence, and a brother, Nathaniel (Donna) dipofi of Bolivar. Friends will be received Wednesday from 4-8:00PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier, with the Rev. Robert B. Dunsmore and Rev. Dr. J. Paul McCracken co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Blairsville Cemetery.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=cfe8283663Nancy P. Richards, 76, of Ligonier, died Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2013 in the Latrobe Care Center. She was born March 7, 1937 in Ligonier Twp., a daughter of the late Paul L. and Alene Anderson Claycomb. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by Kennametal in Latrobe for over 20 years. She also had the privilege of driving handicapped children for Westmoreland I.U. for Lodestar Bus Lines. She dearly loved all of these children as her own. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Hall in 2002, and a grandson. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia J. Bonello, five grandchildren; William (Jessie) Bonello, James (Melissa) Bonello, Michael (and fiance' Danielle) Bonello, John (Amy) Hall, Jr, and Kristy (Ryan) Bauch, two great granddaughters, Alecia Hall and Alexia Bonello, a sister, Sarah (Kenneth) Shean of Derry, a brother, Dale Claycomb of Ligonier, and a special friend, Randy Krofick of Greensburg. Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier, where Nancy's life will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00AM with the Rev. Larry C. McDonnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Nancy's memory to the Ligonier Alliance Church, the American Diabetes Assoc., or to Excela Health Hospice Care.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=f35a282841Marilyn C. Oneufer, 77, of Ligonier, died Monday, March 25, 2013 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born February 21, 1936 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Margaret Metcalf Mitchell Nicklow. Prior to her retirement she had been employed as a registered nurse most recently for the former Excela Health Eye Care Clinic in Ligonier. After retirement she enjoyed traveling with her husband. She also enjoyed reading and spending quality time with family. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Sanson in 1996. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John M. Oneufer, two daughters, Laura(Mark) Tait of Mt. Pleasant and Sherye (Joel) Petry of Ligonier, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two brothers, James (Dee) Mitchell and William (Cheryl) Mitchell, all of Monroeville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends will be received Wednesday from 10:00AM until the time of service at 1:00PM at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Inc., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier with George Umphlett, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Orthodox Cemetery, Ligonier. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributio9ns in Marilyn's memory to the American Lung Assoc.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=8a78282712