Ann Ebbert Sullivan

Ann Ebbert Sullivan of Ligonier PA and Vero Beach FL died February 7, 2026.   She spent her last days as she had lived, happily surrounded by family and friends.

She was born Feb 3, 1941 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Elizabeth Coolidge Ebbert and James Kay Ebbert.  After attending the Ellis School, she continued her education at The Masters School, Briarcliff College where she studied cartography, and then earned her B.A. in Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh.

In 1961 Ann married Charles A. Fagan III.  With their three children they lived in Washington DC, and a diplomatic posting in 1972 took them to Brussels, Belgium where Ann thrived.  She organized and hosted highest level diplomatic dinners and functions in their apartment.  Ann would simultaneously perform her hostess duties while also doing all of the cooking.  Diplomats, dignitaries, and royalty were regular visitors.

Moving back to the U.S., Ann’s interests found many outlets:  The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, The Ligonier Valley Library, Fort Ligonier Association, The Masters School, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.  She remained a creative cook and an avid tennis player.

In 1992 she married Barry R. Sullivan.  In addition to their shared interests in golf, nature, and wildlife, they traveled extensively around the world, including numerous academic Yale trips, and especially visits to Africa.  Together they enjoyed their work with the Pittsburgh Public Theater and with the Institute of World Politics graduate school. 

Two of Ann’s greatest gifts might be her legacy of friendship -- her easy ability to make, gather, and keep friends -- along with her mantra, “The Power of Positive Thinking” and “Do it with Thy Might” which she both promoted and embodied.

Ann is survived by her husband Barry; her sister Carol Hackett; her three children, Lisa Fagan (Jim Wallace), Chas Fagan (Katie) and JK Fagan (Heidi); her two step-children, Kate Scovil and Tim Sullivan (Wendy).  Ann, “Gamère”, will be affectionately remembered by all of her 16 grandchildren and her 4 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday February 20, 2026 from 4-7 pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 East Main Street Ligonier. A funeral service will be celebrated at St. Michael’s of the Valley Church Saturday February 21st at 11:00 am.

Private interment will be made in the St. Michael's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s name to one of these charities she supported for decades: The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh (amazingkids.org), Fort Ligonier Association (fortligonier.org).

Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.