John M. Murray, age 68 of Fenelton, PA died Sunday, April 9, 2023 in the Chicora Medical Center following a short illness with Cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA January 12, 1955 the son of the late John Murray and the late Dorothy M. Dougharty M... Read more
Ronald L. Ashbaugh, 87, of Emlenton, a retired president of Emclaire Financial Corporation and Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, April 8, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Ronald was born in Alum Rock,... Read more
Charles Firster, 66 of Butler passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born in Butler on October 31, 1956 to the late William and Annie (Reges) Firster. Charles worked in and around the automotive field for most of his career. He loved working on... Read more
Carl E. Neyman, Jr., 58, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by all of his family. Born September 30, 1964, in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Carl E. Neyman, Sr. and Judy... Read more
Robert W. Moore, Jr., 72, of Butler Pennsylvania passed away on April 3, 2023, at the AHN West Penn Hospital. He was born August 1, 1950, in Butler Pennsylvania to the late Robert W. Moore and the late Joan Wasson Moore. Bob graduated from Butler Hig... Read more
Amanda “Mandy” Katherine Platt, age 33, of Hesperia, Michigan, passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on Friday, March 31, in Michigan, when she and her daughter were hit by a truck driving over his center line, while impaired. Born July 20, 1989 i... Read more
James Asche, 77, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 12, 1946 to the late George and Emma (Hein) Asche. After graduating from North Hills High School James served his country honorably in the United... Read more
Delores J. Hockenberry 90, died at her residence Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born in Butler, PA January 14, 1933 to the late Eugene V. McCandless and Hazel M. Matson McCandless. She married Robert C. Hockenberry October 18, 1952 ; he died Januar... Read more
Anthony Grenek Jr., 84, passed away on March 30, 2023. Born in Lyndora on May 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Anthony Grenek Sr. and Marie (Ordy) Grenek. Tony Jr. “Sonny” was a retired English and Speech teacher who taught for 31 years. Many of... Read more
Donna Smith, 69, of Butler passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on November 22nd, 1953 in Pittsburgh to the late Ralph & Gladys (Gloughnour) Smith. Donna graduated from... Read more
Betty L. Williams, 86, of Chicora passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. She was born in West Freedom, PA on July 1st, 1936 to the late Harry and Rhoda (Keefer) Stewart. After graduating high school, she completed her associates degree as... Read more
Deloris “Dorie” Sarver, 84, of Butler passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born in Butler on August 16, 1938 to the late John and Evelyn (Reges) McCune. Deloris was known for being a great mother, great wife, hardworking, loving, and cari... Read more
Arthur Pillart Jr, 65, of Sarver passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 14th, 1957 to the late Arthur Sr. & Roberta (Hails) Pillart. After high school, Arthur joined the US Army and honorably served his countr... Read more
John “Big John” Burger, 69, of Emporium, PA passed away on Friday, March 31st, 2023. He was born on January 23rd, 1954 in Coudersport, PA to the late Robert & Virginia (Cannon) Burger. John spent most of his life traveling with the carnival &... Read more
Suzanne Kathryn (Baptiste) Dayen, 84, of Butler passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Butler County and raised her family in the Karns City area. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Dayen, her daughter Dan... Read more
Gary Watterson Sr, 65, of Sarver passed away on Friday, March 31st, 2023. He was born on August 23rd, 1957 to Jeanne (Frailey) Watterson & the late George Watterson Sr. in Tampa, FL. After graduating from Freeport High School, Gary served his cou... Read more
Michael J. Bloom, 72, of Butler passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia on January 11, 1951 to the late Jack and Grace Bloom. Michael graduated from Butler in 1968 and from there he worked at Heckett as an accountant. He wa... Read more
Russell James Ottney, 82 of Harmony PA, after a valiant fight with dementia and Parkinson’s, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on March 28 2023. He was born in Fremont, OH to the late Glenn & Iva (Havens) Ottney, had two sist... Read more
On March 30, 2023, at 3:22 am, Heaven opened its gates and welcomed the soul of Ernest B. “Ernie” Taylor. Ernie was born on October 15, 1939, to Thomas DeWitt Taylor and Eva Brown Taylor Maharg in Dorseyville. He was the fifth of their six children.... Read more


