Mark David McCandless, 61, of Butler, passed away following a short, but fierce and courageous battle with glioblastoma on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in hospice care at the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center. Born March 18, 1965, in... Read more
David L. Malarkey, 78, of Butler passed recently following an illness. Born June 14, 1948, in Parker, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Louis and Audene Malarkey, also of Parker. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and proud member of... Read more
Roger Ball, 70, of Boca Raton, Florida, died on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Florida. Born July 24, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Eugene Ball, a Butler native, and the late Martha Ball. Roger grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, and spent h... Read more
Robert S. McKivigan, 57, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born in Butler on July 4, 1969, to the late David and Anna Marie (Hesidence) McKivigan. Robert was employed at his family’s business, Butler Tires for Less. He was known... Read more
Lawrence “Butch” McConnell, 84, of Bruin passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 5, 1942, to the late James and Mildred (Hughes) McConnell. Butch honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966. And was employed at A... Read more
Myra Lahey, 83, of Butler passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer on her 83rd birthday. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1943, to the late Dorothy Wolf. Her r... Read more
Brandi (Plaisted) Novosel, 35, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, and went to join her beloved Poppy in Heaven. Known affectionately by those closest to her as “B.T.”, Brandi was a light in the lives of everyon... Read more
Mary A. Tirk, 82, of Butler, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, at the Seasons of Saxonburg. Born April 23, 1944, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Peter McLafferty and Ethel Bauldoff McLaff... Read more
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brad Bennett, of Mars, who passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born in Ellwood City on October 9, 1950, to the late Raymond and Twila (Shisler) Bennett. Brad was a... Read more
Richard “Rick” J. Gregg Jr, 74, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born in Butler on August 10, 1951, to the late Richard Gregg Sr and Viola (Rubis) Maxwell. Rick honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. He was emplo... Read more
Gary L. Monks, Sr., 84, of Butler, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Newhaven Court at Clearview. Born Nov. 6, 1941, in Butler, he was a son of the late Arthur and Marion Monks. Gary served as a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, and he... Read more
Thelma M. Foust, 80, of Sarver, formerly of Chicora, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her loving family early Saturday morning, August 1, 2026. Thelma was born in Butler on February 16, 1946. She was the daughter of the late E... Read more
Margaret “Peggy” H. Kile, 75, of Cranberry Twp. passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was born in Ellwood City on June 13, 1951, to the late John Sr and Alice (Anschuetz) Kile. Peggy graduated from Seneca Valley High School and then Clarion Sta... Read more
Donald A. “Donnie” Rummel, 76, of Meridian, passed away at home on March 28, 2026. Born in Butler on Aug. 3, 1949, he was the son of Donald V. and Barbara Rummel. Donnie graduated from Butler High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Arm... Read more
Bishop C. Jay Croyle Jr., 72, of Foxburg, a long time well known Church of God of Prophecy Bishop and highly respected pastor went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning July 26, 2026 at his home. Jay was born in Butler on January 18, 1954. He was... Read more
James R. “Rip” Davis Jr., 73, of Butler, died at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by those who loved and appreciated him most, after a seven-month illness. Born Feb. 20, 1953, in Butler, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Maxine... Read more
Kim Altmire passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident at her home on July 21, 2026. Kim was born on December 27, 1961, in Butler, Pennsylvania to Eugene B. and Shirley M. Gatty, who welcomed her into heaven with open arms. Kim is survived by her... Read more
Donna Gardner, age 70, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Sunnyview Nursing Home, Butler, where she had been a patient since March. Born December 29, 1955, where she has been a lifelong resident of Butler; and she was the daughter of the late... Read more
Candace E. Boltz, 78, of Butler, PA, passed away on July 23, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 3,1948, to the late Freeman C. Huselton and Delphine M. (Cuffman) Huselton. Candy graduated from Butler High School. F... Read more
Peggy Welker, 83 of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was born May 4, 1943, in Harmony, Pennsylvania to the late Louis Hardie and the late Vada Fry... Read more