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Lisa Marie Tsikalas, 63, Ebensburg, died Sept. 27, 2026, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, after a 2½ year battle with stage four cancer.
She was born in Spangler, a daughter of Spero and Jean (Duman) Tsikalas.
She was preceded in death by her father; a son, Brandon; and brother-in-law, Dr. J. Philip Hall.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Jean, of Ebensburg; her sister, Paula Hall; and her brothers: Perry (Kimberly), Robert, Patrick and Brian (Jeannette); and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was a 1981 graduate of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School and also earned her associate's degree.
Lisa worked at the family's Hi-Way Diner until it closed in 1998. She worked many county jobs, detention home, preferred laundry and dietary. She also worked many waitress/food services jobs.
She was a member of the VFW, Legion and Moose. Lisa enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, watching TV and most of all going to Bruce Springsteen concerts and listening to music. She was able to travel to Cleveland in May for one last Bruce concert.
Our family would like to thank Dr. Sbeitan, the Murtha Cancer Center Staff and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center for their care and support above and beyond!
At Lisa's request, there will be no public visitation.
Family will receive friends from 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Holy Name Church Narthex, Ebensburg, with the Rev. Brian Warchola, officiant.
Interment at Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg.
Arrangements are by Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg.
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