Obituary of Lavern W Hixson

New Stanton, Lavern W. Hixson, age 63 of New Stanton, PA, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at his home. Mr. Hixson was born November 11, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, the son of the late Edward and Mary Cramer Hixson. Lavern was employed as a glass worker at Jeannette Glass for most of his life. Later on he worked as a roofer with TMR roofing. Lavern was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 36 years, Vicki A. Trout Hixson, his daughters Nikki (Jack) Phillips and Carrie Zufall, his beloved grandchildren Brandon Zufall, Madison Phillips, Dakota Phillips, and Braeden Phillips. He is also survived by his beloved granddog, Meeko. In addition to his parents, Lavern was preceeded in death by his brother, Edward Hixson. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle Street, Mount Pleasant. A private burial will be in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Greensburg. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com Please run Friday 11/10 in the Tribune Review with the picture and funeral home logo.