Lisa M. Cimbala

1958 - 2025

Lisa M. Cimbala, 66, of Irwin, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born December 1, 1958 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Jullock) Cimbala. Lisa worked as a mortgage processor for Parkvale Bank for 38 years prior to retiring in 2012. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin where she enjoyed serving on the landscape committee. She was a co-founder of and treasurer of Pet Friends, Inc. for over 20 years and was a member of the Yough Sports People Association. Lisa enjoyed running, biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and pulling tires and trash out of the Yough River. Lisa was an avid runner, running in 69 marathons in 27 states plus the country of Ireland. Four of these marathons were part of 50 mile races, one was part of a 100 mile race, and four others were part of Ironman triathlon competitions. She especially enjoyed being a part of Happy Dog Running Co., where she and her husband ran with many wonderful dogs and made great friendships with their owners. Lisa was a bird lover. Her life loves included a beautiful yellow peach-faced love bird named Sunny and three green winged macaws, Zeus, Hera, and Diesel. She is survived by her husband Alan W. Hill and siblings, Helen Dickie (Tom) of Reston, VA, Julie Boyette (Joe) of St. Augustine, FL, John Cimbala (Suzanne) of State College, and Matt Cimbala (Roxanne) of Saxonburg; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin. Parting prayers will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday March 3, in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Pet Friends Inc., at www.petfriendsinc.com. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.