Carol Marie Monks (née Loutzenhiser), age 88, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Born on November 20, 1937, in Butler, she lived a full and vibrant life rooted in her hometown. A graduate of Butler High School, Carol be... Read more
Kathleen DePolo, 86, of Zelienople passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born in Windber, PA on July 24, 1939, to the late James and Polly (Ohler) Pierre. Kathleen graduated from Windber High School, and was a beloved wife and mom all her... Read more
Cynthia Jo Magill, age 75, of Butler, peacefully passed away early Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 1, 1951, in Butler; she was the daughter of the late Michael Angela and Naomi Ruth Bond Lazuka. Sh... Read more
Mildred Ruth Baumgart, 104, of Chicora, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. Mildred Ruth was born in East Butler on December 29, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Josep... Read more
James C. “Jim” Pritts, 74, of Renfrew, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 12, 1952, in Butler, he was the son of the late James E. Pritts, and the late Fern... Read more
1st Sergeant Rick W. Dodson, 66, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born in St. Joseph, MD on February 28, 1959, to the late RA and Marion Dodson. Rick honorably served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years and retired as an E-9... Read more
Thomas S. Stotish Sr, 92, of Butler passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born in Punxsutawney, PA on April 10, 1933, to the late Stanley and Della (Noga) Stotish. Thomas graduated from Butler High School in 1951 and honorably served in... Read more
William J. Weiland, 91, of Chicora passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born in Butler on May 11, 1934, to the late William and Mary (Geagan) Weiland. William graduated from Butler Senior High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army 3rd... Read more
Damon E. Crawford, 45, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born in Butler on March 14, 1980, to David Crawford and the late Carol (Mayhew) Crawford. Damon graduated from Moniteau High School in 1999. He worked in numerous fo... Read more
Laverne “Vern” J. Wolfe, 97, from Butler, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2026. Born on August 15, 1928, in Butler, Vern was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patrici... Read more
James Robert “Jim” Schwoebel, 78, of Renfrew, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Jim was born Feb. 13, 1948, in Pittsburgh, the second son of the late John Schwoebel and Bessie Goldbach Schwoebel. At an early... Read more
Charles Lawrence Theiss, 73, of Butler, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Born Aug. 11, 1952, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Charles A. Theiss and Dorothy A. Fusan Theiss. Charles worked at Heppenstall Steel Co... Read more
James Harrison Colligan Jr., 71, of Butler, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Quality Life Services-Sugar Creek. Born on June 13, 1954, in Butler, he was the son of the late James Harrison Colligan Sr. and Margaret (Irwin) Colligan of Ea... Read more
Natalie Ann Nye Stockman, age 54, of Harmony, passed away early Thursday morning February 26, 2026, at Jameson Hospital in New Castle following an illness. Born October 31, 1971, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Dorothy Kuhn Nye and the late... Read more
Dorothy Jean Moreland Bohrer, 86, of Stafford, Va., formerly of Prospect, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Born May 19, 1939, in Oil City, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harry C. Moreland and Helen J. Keating Moreland. She was the only daughte... Read more
James P. “Jimmy” Hoover, 69, of Butler passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born in Greensburg on January 1, 1957, to the late Paul and E. Jean (Thomas) Hoover. Jimmy graduated from Greensburg Salem High School and honorably served in t... Read more
Margaret L. “Maggie” Johnston, 90, of Butler passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born in St. Petersburg to the late Charles and Leona (Stein) Dittman. Maggie received her GED from Butler High School and was employed at American Hardware... Read more
Walter F. Rinier, age 73, of Parker, PA, formerly of Castle Shannon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. A proud veteran, Walt served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era and later in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was a graduate... Read more
Ross C. Newell, 38, of Butler passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born in Butler on December 24, 1987, to Dennis Newell and Roxann (Howryla) Ochsenhirt. Ross graduated from Butler High School and then atten... Read more
Deborah Ann Myers, 66, passed away on February 18, 2026, unexpectedly due to a vehicle accident in Butler, PA. She was born on April 6, 1959 to Lou Trenga and Mary Lou (Jones) Trenga. Deborah Ann graduated from St. Paul Cathedral High School and devo... Read more


