Dorothy L. Steighner, 93, of Saxonburg, Pa, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the Embassy of Saxonburg.
Dorothy was born in Butler, PA, on February 16, 1932, to the late George and Ethel (Andrews) Rule.
Dorothy graduated from Butler High School in 1950 before going on to obtain her L.P.N. certification. Dorothy was a member of Summit Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Eastern Star- Magueda Chapter. She enjoyed homemaking and being involved in Church functions such as the Summit food bank- Summit Loaves and Fishes. Dorothy also enjoyed volunteering at the Butler Hospital Cherry Tree.
Dorothy is survived by her son Daniel (Tammy) Steighner of Butler; her daughter Kimberly Steighner of Saxonburg; and her Daughter-in-law, Luanne Steighner of Saxonburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Cory (Jayme) Steighner, Katlyn (Matt) Walsh, Michael (Nikki) Steighner, Eric (Maggie) Steighner, Amanda (Paul) Thomassen, seven great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Steighner, whom she married on June 6, 1953, and who passed away on June 22, 2023. She was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Steighner.
Friends will be received from 4 pm – 7 pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001. A service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr, Butler, PA 16002, with Carol Novy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Summit Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, 181 Caldwell Dr., Butler, PA 16002.
All who knew Dorothy are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.