Kelly J. (Wigginton) Gillispie

Kelly Jo Gillispie (Wigginton), 41, of Uniontown, formerly of New Stanton, passed away suddenly on Thursday November 27, 2025. She was born August 16,1984, the daughter of Erick and Lisa Wigginton of New Stanton. Kelly went to Hempfield High School, she was in the ski club, and also attended Central Westmoreland Vo-Tech for Business Administration. She loved drawing and reading.

   In addition to her parents, Kelly is survived by her two brothers Erick Wigginton Jr, and James Wigginton both of New Stanton. Kelly is the mother of Erik Hanzel of Mt. Pleasant, Ailanthus Hanzel of Connellsville, Shaina, Jackson, Leland, and Ryder Secrest all of Connellsville, and Jason Gillispie of New Stanton. She was the grandmother of Keaton.

   She is also survived by her grandmother Marlene Brown of Tarrs, and a husband Jason Gillespie of Clinton, Missouri. Predeceased by her daughter Hailee Secrest, grandfather Robert Brown of Tarrs, and a grandmother Lois Wigginton of Jeannette.

   Kelly will be greatly missed by many. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.