Madeline VanGrootenbruel, 88, of Butler passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born in Butler on Sept. 18, 1931 to the late Steve and Rose Wasko. Madeline was active with the Butler Little Theatre, the Rebekahs, and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post 249 hosting the Scotland School Christmas party. She worked at Big Lots for over 20 years, enjoyed watching her family participate in sports and was on a bowling league for many years. Above all else she loved spending time with her grandson and great grandchildren. Madeline was the loving mother of Kathy (Ken) Robb; beloved grandmother of Tony Scott and great grandmother of Katelyn, Alexys, Christian, and Aiden. She is also survived her siblings Jeannie Rowbottom & Steven (Roz) Wasko; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private viewing and funeral will be held by the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001 WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM