Leslie Ann (Lance) Pierce, 57 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her home. She was born July 30, 1968 in Latrobe, PA. Leslie was a 1986 graduate of Blairsville High School and earned an associate degree at Cambria Rowe. She was a member of SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville and worked as an office manager at NovaCare. Leslie enjoyed gardening, crafting, the outdoors and spending time with her grandson.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia Lance & husband, Cos Stasio, Blairsville, PA; husband, Donnie Pierce, Blairsville, PA; son, Gregory Paul McCracken, Jr. (Emily Himes), Blairsville, PA; daughter, Emily Rose McCracken (Randy Nicholson), Blairsville, PA; grandson, Ashton Nicholson; brother, Rob Lance & wife, Donna, Blairsville, PA; twin sister, Laura Lance & husband, Fedja Ahac, Lake Forest, CA; caregiver and mother-in-law, Patty Pierce, Blairsville, PA and also numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, John Lance; nephew, Nick Lance; maternal grandparents, Frank & Alice Frattura and paternal grandparents, Alvin & Bertha Lance.
In keeping with Leslie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made in Leslie’s name to Hopeful Hearts Rescue, 12 West Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717 or plant a tree in memory of Leslie. A tree can be purchased from the funeral home website below Leslie’s obituary at www.fergusonblairsville.com
