Janet Lee (Covert) Sniezek, 91, of Beaverton, Oregon, passed away at Hearthstone at Murrayhill Senior Living, in Beaverton, Oregon, on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born February 2, 1932 in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Edwinna... Read more
Joan “Joni” Jewart, 64, of Butler passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born in Butler on July 17, 1959 to the late Richard Sr and Elizabeth (Hudak) Logan. After graduating in 1977 from Butler High School Joan worked in Customer Service f... Read more
Valerio G Esposto, of Butler, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. Valerio was born in Scafati, Italy on April 28, 1930. He married his wife Teresa on June 4, 1962. Valerio,... Read more
Viola E. “Sue” Biffaretti, 76, of Butler, passed away Sunday morning, December 10, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Viola was born in Butler on April 14, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Katherine Knepp Fox. She was a 1965 graduate o... Read more
Max Storm William Holderman, 7 days old of Butler, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 24, 2023 to Rae Holderman. During Max’s short life he enjoyed holding fingers. He had a fighting spirit and was ador... Read more
Jeffrey Smith, 76, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born in Montague, Ma. on August 9, 1947 to the late Sidney Smith and Janice (Woodman) Farmer. After graduating from Butler High School in 1966 Jeffrey went on to serve his... Read more
Fred Robert Summerville, 80, of Butler, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Born May 6, 1943, in Elfinwild, PA, he was the son of the late Irvin D. and the late Isabella M. (Hieber) Summerville. Fred was a graduate of Butler High S... Read more
Albert Taylor Stultz, 87, of Butler, Pennsylvania died peacefully in his home on December 3, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania on May 9, 1936 to William W. and Elsie Elizabeth (Taylor) Stultz. He was the... Read more
John W. Kocher, 69, of Butler, passed away at Western Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Temple, TX, on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born February 26, 1954 in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Shakley) Kocher. John was a 1973... Read more
Cynthia Clarisse (Iams) Pate, at the age of 68, passed away unexpectedly at her apartment in Butler on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born on June 23, 1955, in Strasbourg, France, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Jeanne (Palmer) Iams and the late Ch... Read more
Rose Hnatko, 99, of Butler, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born May 31, 1924 in Highfield, a daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (Philipchuk) Boss. Rose had worked at Montgomery Wards in Butler... Read more
Brian Foster, 50, of Slippery Rock passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born in Butler on October 13, 1973 to Cynthia (Rieland) Foster and the late David Foster. Brian was known for being a good husband that was a hard worker, loved golf,... Read more
Jody A. Dunmyre, 74, of Chicora, the administrator of the Bear Creek Watershed Authority, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening, December 2, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Jody was born in Butler on August 30, 1949. She was t... Read more
Helen J. Little, 82, of Chicora, formerly Artesia, NM, passed through heaven’s gates Tuesday, December 5, 2023, knowing a room had been prepared for her. Helen was born in Petrolia on December 27, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur... Read more
James Szymoniak, Jr., age 64, of Prospect, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born May 13, 1959 in Sewickley, Allegheny County; he was the son of Dianne Lee Prasek Szymoniak Opsatnik and the late James Szymoniak, Sr. Jim was a 1977 graduate of Amb... Read more
Mary “Joann” Zentz, 73, of Butler, passed away at home on Sunday, December 3, 2023 with her husband by her side. She was born in Kittanning, on October 4, 1950, to the late Stephen and Anna Mae (Walker) Kutch. Joann graduated from Kittanning High Sch... Read more
Blair “Weasel” L. Weitzel, age 77, of Portersville, passed away peacefully late December 3, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his family at his home. Born August 12, 1946 in Butler; he was the son of the late Clair and Eleanor Gallag... Read more
John Paul Rehm, 65, of Butler, admired for his skill as a carpenter, painter, and poet, died Saturday at home after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. A 1976 graduate of Butler Area High School, John played as a linebacker for the Golden Tornad... Read more
Ruth M. Port, 90 of Butler passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Brownville Junction, Maine on June 28, 1933 to the late Claude and Marion (Doyle) Bain. After graduating from Brownville Junction High School, Ruth received her nur... Read more
Timothy D Murray ,62, of Butler, passed away after a brief illness on December 1, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born January 8,1961 to Thomas and Harriet (Wray) Murray. He was a 1978 graduate of Butler High School and earne... Read more


