Benjamin Edward Nemeth
Benjamin Edward Nemeth
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Benjamin Edward Nemeth, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19th at the age of 33, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Ben was a 2008 graduate of Ligonier Valley High School, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He resided in Pittsburgh, and worked as an Automation Testing Engineer for the Hitachi Rail Corporation since 2019. He was a respected member of his engineering team, and would often travel across the country to work on rail projects in San Francisco.
As a young man, Ben traveled to Israel with Birthright to learn more about his Jewish Identity, and he was a member of Temple Emanu-El Israel in Greensburg for many years. Ben pursued a variety of interests, including a deep love for animals, reading, hunting, cooking and gardening; however, his true passion was for the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA), in which he was known as Lord Ronan O'Conaill. Ronan was the Baronial Herald, previous Baronial Chatelain, a Kingdom Deputy Herald, the Baronial Captain of Archers, as well as an accomplished thrower, fighter, woodworker, tailor, brewer, and camp fire master. Ben/Ronan enjoyed learning to create as much as he enjoyed patiently teaching others to experience the same joy.
Ben was devoted to all of his family members, and never failed to greet everyone with a warm hug at every family event. His loving energy will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Ben is survived by his parents Edward and Leslie Nemeth of Ligonier, PA, his sister Kaitlin and brother Jacob Nemeth, Aunts and Uncles David Weinstein, Thomas & Diane McAloon, David & Marybeth Nemeth, Dave & Patricia Polcha, James & MaryBeth Crosby, Dennis Shulock, many beloved cousins, and his sweet dog
Raven.
A private graveside service will be held this Sunday, August 27 for immediate family & close friends.
Funeral Arrangements by Kepple-Graft FuneraI Home, Inc., Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that in Ben/Ronan’s name, you donate to SCA PA Inc - BMDL, c/o Sharon Booth, 1105 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or donate to Action for Animals, P.O. Box 814 | Latrobe, PA 15650. Online condolences are welcome at www.kepplegraft.com
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Lisa Davis
September 17, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just found out. You have my deepest sympathies and will be in my prayers.
Heather "Muirgheal" Cogan; Pittsburgh Chapter President of the SCA.
September 3, 2023
I have known Ben since his early days in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA); he was shy and watchful in that beginning. I spent many hours with him and other dear friends encouraging them to find their footing. I have come to know your son as one of the finest men I have had the fortune of meeting. His heart was bigger than his whole body could contain. All that he did was full of joy and love and generosity. In his years with our organization, he grew to be a bold and fearless; a leader. I am going to miss his journey. I am going to miss his smile. I am going to miss my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing man you raised with us. We are eternally in your debt.
David and April Buckwalter
August 31, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace and promises of God hold you up during this difficult time.
Kristin and Paul Poerschke
August 30, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Our prayers are with your family.
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Hemant
August 29, 2023
I so very sorry for your brother Jake. My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Tek Mainali.
August 29, 2023
Ben was such an amazinf coworker. He will be missed dearly. My deep condolences.
Canne family
August 28, 2023
Ben/Ronan made our medieval group better just by being there, and I consider myself fortunate to have known him. He will be missed by many. Condolences from our family to his.
Terry and Eric Nicolette
August 28, 2023
We´re so very sorry for the loss of your son. You´re in our thoughts and prayers.
Adam Fineman
August 28, 2023
Such a terrible shock. Please accept my condolences.
Diana Rayzberg
August 27, 2023
I've worked with Ben from his first day at Hitachi. He was friendly, intelligent, eloquent. We talked about his hobbies and his dog. It had been great working with him. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Betsy and Vince Troiani
August 27, 2023
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of the passing of Ben. You have our deepest sympathies, we are thinking of you all with love and friendship at this difficult time.
Please don´t hesitate to ask if we can be of help in any way.
Your neighbors,
Vince and Betsy Troiani
Santino Greco
August 26, 2023
Thank you for teaching me how to shoot a bow and always making me feel welcomed.
Pam Hardiman
August 26, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
John and Pam Hardiman
Crumrine Family
August 26, 2023
We were so sad to hear of Ben's passing. We are all very grateful for the wonderful memories of spending time with Ben during his High School years. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve.
Our Deepest Sympathy and Love,
The Crumrines
Sarah and Richard
August 26, 2023
Leslie, Ed, Kaitlin, and Jake - we cannot imagine the pain and heartbreak you must be feeling. We are so sad for you. We send love, hope, and strength to you all.
Chris and John Rossmiller
August 26, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Ben's family and friends, with prayers and love,
John & Bonnie Pipak
August 26, 2023
Sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son. You have my deepest sympathy.
Rich & Charlotte Ross
August 26, 2023
To Ed & family, words can´t express our deepest sympathy for your loss, God be with you all!
Rich & Charlotte Ross
David Beyy
August 26, 2023
Wonderful memories ! Dave Beyer.
Patti Colt
August 26, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Carol cassler
August 26, 2023
So so sorry for your family´s loss! Ben was kind gentle soul. Hugs and prayers
Naren Iyer
August 25, 2023
Ed, Leslie, Kaitlin and Jacob
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Benjamin was such an amazing person to work with - smart, down-to-earth, and caring. Our chats were always full of interesting insights and laughter. I'm really going to miss him.
Take care,
Naren Iyer
Stephanie and Douglas Finger
August 25, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Finger Family
Steven Angelo (Caleb)
August 25, 2023
I cannot imagine the pain for Ben/Ronan's Parents.
You raised a loved, valued, caring and impressive child.
Such a gift you gave to those who met him.
We owe you a debt.
May his memory be for a blessing.
May grief be gentle and good memories be swift and enduring.
Hugs are all I can offer and they seem so inadequate.
Maris Libby Parker
August 25, 2023
He truly was the best of us. Everyone was better for having known him. I miss you my friend.
Janice Frederick
August 25, 2023
Sending our prayers for God to bless Ben and give all of you strength and love at this time.
May God bless you.
Janice (Nemeth) and Terry Frederick
Tracy and Jim McIlnay
August 25, 2023
Sending our love and deepest sympathies for your loss. May your faith and love for one another bring comfort to your days.
Karis
August 24, 2023
May his memory be a blessing. I will remember him as exceedingly friendly and humble, even as he excelled at everything he set his hand or mind to, be it heraldry, throwing, archery, or a myriad other endeavors. He will be greatly missed because he shared his joy in life, and so helped many feel that same love and joy.
Joe Marfice
August 24, 2023
I can't begin to tell you what an impact he had on the hearts of our SCA members here in Pittsburgh, and throughout the region. He is sorely missed.
The McVicker Family
August 24, 2023
We know that words are inadequate at a time like this, but we wanted you to know how very sorry we are for your family´s loss. With Deepest Sympathy
Elsa Taliard
August 24, 2023
I knew him as Lord Ronan. He spoke so kindly and gently with everyone, and was a wonderful ambassador for our organization. You have my deepest deepest sympathies. What a loss to the world.
Lee "Gwen" Hillman
August 24, 2023
Ben had so many interests and so many plans, it's utterly heartbreaking to think he will not be able to see them realized. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him, and he leaves a particular hole in not only our local SCA group but the region and the organization at large. I had recently recruited him to work as staff on an event we are planning in about a year; we traveled together to a site visit and I had been so glad of the chance to get to know him a little better on that trip. Even though the planning was in its early stages, he had already made contributions that we will be grateful for as we move forward. He was enthusiastic and talented in all his pursuits, and those were well-rounded and impressively broad. May his memory forever be a blessing.
The DeMayo Family
August 24, 2023
We are sending our deepest condolences to the whole family. Ben was a warm and wonderful light, May he rest in Peace.
Sending Love and Blessings.
Ronald Kummer (Bataar)
August 24, 2023
You shall be missed my friend
The Wessels Family
August 24, 2023
Our hearts our broken. . I thought of Ben as one of our family. He was with us for much of his and my son Jack´s youth. We will keep him in our prayers. We send our love to all of you The Wessels
Nathaniel Turlough Fedor
August 24, 2023
A loving friend, I was fortunate to be able to spend a good amount of time with him recently and I appreciate that small fortune. We had been making plans to practice woodcraft together and learn more about brewing, He will be leaving a very big hole in the community and I will miss him dearly.
Elliott C. Evans
August 24, 2023
Ronan (Ben) always had time for a friendly word, a joyful smile, and a helping hand. He, and everything that he was, will be missed. Farewell, neighbor,
Wendy & Tim Lint and family
August 24, 2023
Ed, Leslie, Kaitlin and Jacob
Our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers go out to all of you during this most sorrowful time. Our memories of Ben and his smile and kindness to us will live with us and we are all grateful to have had the blessing of knowing him. Our hearts go out to you all.
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