John Bernard Swidzinski, affectionately known by family and friends as “Moe”, 96, of Butler, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center Hospice on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Born F... Read more
Carol A. Ietto, 78, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born in Butler on November 1, 1947, to the late Edgar and Mae (Wellner) Engle. She was employed in the dietary department at Sunnyview Nursing Home. Carol was known for bein... Read more
John L. Steiner, 80, of West Sunbury passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born in Boyers, PA on April 19, 1946, to the late Stephen and Anne (Kinkela) Steiner. John graduated from Moniteau High School in 1964 and honorably served in the Army... Read more
Effie Sager Young, 99, of Butler, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 13, 2026. Born on November 11, 1926, Effie grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Slippery Rock. A brilliant woman who valued order, common sense, and self-sufficiency, she loved... Read more
Constance Mae “Connie” Miller, 80, of Slippery Rock, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born in Butler on April 17, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Lucy and Tom Burnatoski. She was married 60... Read more
Foster J. Boltz, 94, of Rivercliff Terrace, Kittanning, formerly of Worthington, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, his Lord and savior, while in the company of his loving family, Monday afternoon July 13, 2026 at Quality Life Services... Read more
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Joseph “Joe” Wallace, of Butler, on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born in Butler on May 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Nick and Katherine Wallace. Joe worked as a machinist... Read more
John W. “Jack” Baccanti, 89, of Butler, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by all his girls. Born at home on February 6, 1937, in East Brady, Jack was the son of the late John A. and Dorothy M. (Kofmehl) Baccanti. His... Read more
Curtis “Curt” Dale Blakely, 64, of Saxonburg, PA, passed away peacefully after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Through it all, Curt faced his illness with the same grit and determination that def... Read more
Edwin J. Douglass, 92, of Butler, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Newhaven Court at Clearview. Born Jan. 4, 1934, in Duquesne, Pa., he was a son of the late Lauren Douglass and Jessie Young Douglass. Ed was a graduate of Grove City C... Read more
David W Voelzke, 66, of Butler, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born September 4, 1959, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John W. and Jean M. (Blount) Voelzke. David graduated Richland High Scholl in 1977 and spent his life in the Pittsb... Read more
I. Julia Squier, age 91, formerly of Butler, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, while under the care of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 22, 1935, in Bellevue, she was the daughter of the late William C. Squier and Isabelle B.... Read more
Douglas Ritzert, 74, of Evans City passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born in Grove City on July 28, 1951, to the late George and Twila (Fehl) Ritzert. Douglas graduated from Seneca Valley High School and was employed at PennDOT, as a... Read more
Sandra “Sandy” Johnston, 81, of Butler, PA, passed away on July 7, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Senior Life. Born on February 11, 1945, in South Hills, Pennsylvania, Sandy was the daughter of the late David W. Diamond and Grace (De... Read more
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Tony L. French, who died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 22, 1940, in Jefferson, Iowa, Tony lived a life defined by love, hard work, and... Read more
Francis J. “Bud” Convery, 95, of Butler, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center. Born in Butler on Aug. 4, 1930, he was the son of the late John L. Convery... Read more
Cleora M. Tritch, 93, of Butler, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 26, 1932, in Chicora, she was a daughter of the late William J. Young and Marcella Stein Young. Cleora lived a full life surrounded b... Read more
James Andrew “Jamie” Graham, 44, of Butler, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 24, 1981, in Pittsburgh, he was the beloved son of Barbara Mackenzie Graham. Jamie was employ... Read more
Kathleen Gardina, 79, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Butler on January 16, 1947, to the late George and Marcelle (Scohier) Schaffner. Kathleen graduated from Butler High School in 1965 and furthered her education at... Read more
Douglas Lee Schnur, 70, of Chicora, passed away in the comfort of his home and with his family at his side on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born Feb. 8, 1956, in Butler, he was the youngest son of the late Floyd Schnur, Sr. and Ora Grenet Schnur. He married... Read more