Vernon L. Speicher, 90, of Leechburg, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Pine View Personal Care Facility in Parks Township.

A son of the late Harry I. Speicher and Elizabeth Mae (Stump) Speicher, he was born May 24, 1932 in Wernersville, PA.

Vernon was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  In 1994, Vernon retired as a Manager of Technical Development at Vascor Inc.  In that position, he made significant contributions to the development of many medical innovations, including one of the first implantable cardiac defibrillators.  He was a member of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg.  Vernon had also been a member of the Leechburg Rotary Club, the Kiski Bootleggers Camping Club, and the former Masonic Lodge in Leechburg.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, and especially spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of      68 years, Anna Mae R. (Bond) Speicher of Leechburg; three daughters, Sandra Shiner (Geoffrey) of Georgia, Sally Baker (Scott) of Gilpin Township, Sherry Tarella of Gilpin Township; eight grandchildren, Matthew Shiner (Kelly), Jacqueline Hyatt, Jeremy Baker (Stephanie), Devin McCartney (Kayla), Adam Baker (Christine), Tyler McCartney (Savannah), Dominic Tarella (Nina), Zach Tarella (Angela); ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Speicher of Lauraldale, PA; a sister, Lois Livengood; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marian Frey; his brothers, John, Earl, Paul, James, Harry Jr., Robert Speicher; and son-in-law, Joe Tarella.

Friends will be welcomed by his family on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main Street, Leechburg.  Funeral ceremonies will follow at the church at Noon with Rev. Gary J. Lyon and Rev. Lisa J. Lyon co-officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Allegheny Township with military honors conducted by the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard.  The Clawson Funeral & Cremation Center, 170 Main St., Leechburg, 724-842-1051 has been entrusted with arrangements.