Stephen J. Kimmick

1938 - 2025

Stephen James Kimmick, 86, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital Latrobe, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 23, 1938, in Monroeville, a son of the late Lawrence B. and Anna Mae Wilson Kimmick. Steve married Edna Mae Shaulis on Oct. 23, 1961, in Waterford, who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2013. He was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church, was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, and had worked for Sani Dairy and Galikers Dairy for over forty years. After retirement from the dairies, he worked for over twelve years at Fort Ligonier. Steve always took pride in the landscaping of his property, playing on the computer, electronic gadgets, and being part of the Ligonier Valley Veterans Honor Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Edna M. Shaulis Kimmick; and his brothers, Clifford, Jack, David, and Neil Kimmick. Steve is survived by his son, Stephen J. Kimmick Jr. (Jane) of Watertown, NY; his daughter, Karen Beyer (Joseph) of Lowville, NY; his brother, Fred Kimmick of Rector; his dedicated companion, Donna Smithley; brother-in-law, Ed Shaulis; sister-in-law, Peggy Caves; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 4, 2025, at the MCCABE FUNERAL HOME, 144 East Main St., Ligonier, where his service will be conducted at noon, with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. Paul McCracken, officiating. Interment will be made at the Menoher Memorial Cemetery. The Ligonier Valley Veterans Honor Guard will present a service at 11:45 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, in the funeral home. www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.