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
Diana Lynn Miller, age 76, passed away early Friday morning, February 20, 2026, in UPMC Passavant McCandless following an illness. Born December 8, 1949, in Ellwood City; she was the daughter of the late Andy and Ethel (Kerry) Guidish. Diana found jo... Read more
Bonnie Lee Dupe, of Butler, PA, passed away at the age of 84, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Chicora Medical Center, after several weeks spent with family and friends. She was born on June 13, 1941, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of t... Read more
Stanley E. Bauer, age 90 of Lucinda, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2026. He was born in Lucinda on April 11, 1935, and was the son of the late Edward Bauer and Florence Griebel Bauer. Stan married Mary Rose Schupp of Lucinda on June 15, 1963,... Read more
Christopher Schnur, 58, of Evans City passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born in Butler on March 19, 1967, to the late Dale Sr, and Linda (Haust) Schnur. Christopher graduated from Butler High School and owned his own business. He playe... Read more
Kevin Thomas Eckenrode, 58, of Butler, passed away at his residence on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Born April 6, 1967, in Ellwood City, he was a son of the late Thomas L. Eckenrode and Judith L. Ketterer Eckenrode. He was a member of New Beginnings Free M... Read more
Cheryl Johnston, 59, of Chicora passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born in Butler on November 28, 1966, to the late Harold and Janet (Flick) Davis. Cheryl graduated from Butler High School. She started her career at Printing Press and... Read more
Michael E. Lepore, Jr., lovingly known as “Uncle Mike,” of Butler, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at the age of 92. Born March 10, 1933, at Butler Memorial Hospital, Michael was the son of Michael E. Lepo... Read more
Robert L. Aaron, 87, of Butler, PA, passed to his final resting place at Newhaven Court at Clearview, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Butler, PA, to the late Joseph and Suebelle (Gough) Aaron. Robert, known as... Read more
Clarence W. Clanton, Jr., 91, of Butler, PA (formerly Valencia, PA), passed away at his daughter’s and son-in-law’s residence surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1934, in Lancaster, PA, to th... Read more
Margaret L. “Peggy” Shultz, 89, of Harrisville, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1936, in Butler, PA, to the late Norman and Theresa (Kienzle) Hariff. She graduated from Butler Hi... Read more

