Cherie R. Ambrose

1936 - 2025

Cherie R. Ambrose, 89, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. She was born March 6, 1936, in Blackfield Township, Somerset County, a daughter of the late David F. and Anna Mae (Sperry) Rubright. Cherie loved to bake for her family. She was well known for her homemade pies and soups at Erin's Place. Cherie is survived by her loving son, Richard D. Ambrose Jr. (Alice) of Ligonier; loving niece, Candy Giesey (Tom); her grandchildren, Cody Underwood (Cassie), Heather Roddy (Amy), Dennis Ambrose (Sam), Richard Oslosky (Sara), Alyssia Marron (Brad), and Alyssa Davis (Nick); four great-grandchildren, Violet Underwood, Julijana, Bayleigh, and Lainie Marron; and two sisters, Daisy Schmitt of New Jersey and Dorothy Haines of Arizona. Numerous other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Cherie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Ambrose; two daughters who are very loved and missed, Sandy Ambrose Oslosky and Bonnie Ambrose Underwood; three siblings, Erin Springer, Davida Rubright, and Robert Rubright; and a granddaughter, Karen Howe. Family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in MCCABE FUNERAL HOME, 144 E. Main St., Ligonier, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, with Rev. Dr. Paul McCracken. Interment will be held in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com.