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Nola H. Lightner

Waynesburg, PA

May 20, 1937 - November 22, 2022

Nola H. Lightner Obituary

Nola Hopkins Lightner, 85, of Rogersville, PA, died at 9:25 AM Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in the Presbyterian Senior Care Southmont in Washington, PA where she had resided for 11 months after suffering a massive stroke.

She was born Thursday, May 20, 1937 in Center Twp, Greene County, PA. A daughter of the late Earl F. Hopkins and Dorothy Rush Hopkins.

Mrs. Lightner was a member of the Rogersville United Methodist Church and a former member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg. Nola was a graduate of Center Twp. High school class of 1955. She enjoyed shopping, eating out with friends, and bowling on the Greene County Bowling League for many years. Nola loved decorating, especially for Christmas but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.

She loved to plant and have flowers blooming outside her home. Nola also enjoyed sitting on her porch and having neighbors stop to chat. She enjoyed traveling and going on scenic car rides around the tri-state area. In the fall, she enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play football from the comfort of her home. Her favorite pastime was watching Hallmark movies.

Nola was employed by West Greene School District for 35 years as a board secretary. After retiring, she worked for 7 years as the Director of the Waynesburg office for the American Cancer Society.

Her Husband: Richard B. Lightner, whom she married on September 07, 1956 died December 12, 2007

Surviving are 1 Daughter: Marti (Jeremy) Kern, of Waynesburg, PA, 1 Son: Jon R. "Chip" Lightner, of Rogersville, PA

3 Grandchildren: Aidan, Adysan, and Ashdyn and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are twin Daughters: Toni and Joni Lightner who died in infancy, 1 Sister: Mary Jo Moore, 1 Brother: Richard Neil Hopkins who died in infancy.

Friends will be received from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2022 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 where services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, 2022 with Pastor Cynthia Deter officiating. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, PA. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.

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