Ora Marlene VanSickle
Masontown
Ora “Orie” Marlene VanSickle, 76, of Masontown, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Uniontown December 21, 1949, the daughter of the late Eugene and Kathleen Parker Riffle.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Glen Miller; brothers, Jerry and Jimmy Riffle; sisters; Linda Riffle and Carolyn Reda.
Ora was a graduate of German Township High School, Class of 1967.
She was employed as a waitress at Mojocks Family Restaurant and as a bartender at the Silver Bar.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ronald VanSickle; her stepdaughter, Kathy Workman and husband Bryan; her brother-in- law, Dave VanSickle and wife Sandy; special nieces, Lynann, Tatum, Staysee, Skylar, Theresa, Steffani, Buffy, Melissa, Megan, Courtney, Breona; nephews, Tristan, Scott, James and Jeremy; grandchildren, Ashton and Braden Workmen; her special golden girls, Syndee Cocalis, Janice Snyder, Carol Kalbaugh and Nancy Miller; and her granddaughter, Nicola.
Ora enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, decorating for the holidays and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed helping people when they were down and needed someone. She was a special angel here on earth.
Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, Monday, September 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday, September 22, from 9:30 until 11 a.m., the hour of service, in the funeral home chapel followed by a Peace Meal at the Masontown American Legion.