All Obituaries

  Anthony “Tony” E. King, age 56, of Fenelton, formerly of North Washington passed away the evening of April 6, 2024 surrounded by his family at Allegheny General Hospital after a brief illness. Born on January 23, 1968 in Butler, he was the son of the late Paul E. King and late Dora “Betty” Christie King. Anthony was a member of the Chicora Argyl Masonic Lodge #540 and was the Owner Operator of Anthony King Trucking. He enjoyed golfing with friends,...

  Mercedes L. Cowen, age 87, of West Sunbury passed away the morning of Thursday April 4, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home.  Mercedes was born on August 28, 1936 in Pittsburgh as the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth (Wadowsky) Heinzl. She worked at Slippery Rock High School for 14 years in food service and also the Salvation Army for 12 years. Mercedes enjoyed her wine and looked forward to the fall to be able to blow the leaves in her yard. Mercedes is survived by...

  Marilyn C. (Soisson) Kummer, age 79, of Butler, formerly of Hookstown, PA passed away suddenly Tuesday March 26, 2024 at home. Born on June 11, 1944 in East Liverpool, Ohio, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Carl O. Soisson Jr. and late Jean (Crooks) Soisson. She graduated from Southside Beaver High School in 1962 and later went on to Edinboro State College graduating in 1966 with a degree in Elementary Education.  She taught at Portersville Elementary School and later...

  Isabell Mae Pisor, age 84, of Ridgeville, formerly of Ohio, passed away the evening of Sunday March 24, 2024 after a short illness.  Born in Hilliards on January 4, 1940, Isabell was the daughter of the late Richard and Lela Margaret (Campbell) Pisor. Isabell enjoyed studying genealogy, traveling, photography, visiting zoos all over the country, and loved animals. She camped at Slippery Rock Campground for many years.  In her early years she worked at Mack’s...

Dyane “Dee Dee” Parenti, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice House in Cabot. Dee Dee was born August 9, 1942 in Boyers, PA and was the cherished daughter of the late Enrico and Julia Parenti. She was the last of ten children, survived by a host of nieces and nephews, and very much loved by all. Dee Dee was a devout member of the Epiphany Catholic Church in Boyers. She dedicated over three decades of her life to Slippery...

  Virginia Ileen “Ginny” Claypool Fry, age 80, of West Sunbury passed away Friday March 1, 2024. Born on December 14, 1943 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Harlan Ralston Claypool and late Wilda Della Dietrich Claypool. Ginny was a student of the first graduating class of Butler High School. She then married and raised her family in West Sunbury, moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, where she lived for 20 years, and had recently moved back to West...

  Anna Mae Wonderly, age 91, of Butler, formerly of West Sunbury, passed away the evening of Tuesday February 27, 2024 while residing at Concordia of Cabot. Born on January 17, 1933 in Clay Township, Anna Mae was the daughter of the late Francis and Martha (Sankey) Piper. She was a member of the West Sunbury United Church of the Nazarene. She was employed as a Nurses’ Aide for 23 years at the former Spencer’s Nursing Home and also Sunnyview Nursing Home. She enjoyed...

  Melvin “Buzz” Carl Clark, age 73, of Butler, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away the afternoon of Monday February 26, 2024 in the comfort of his home after a battle with cancer.  Born on June 17, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio, Buzz was the son of the late Harlan and Ruth Rowlette (Griggs) Clark. Buzz was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served two tours during the Vietnam War.  He served as a Chaplain for the Marine Corp League for many...

  Charles F. Lamoreaux, age 79, of Clay Township passed away the evening of Sunday February 18, 2024 after a short illness.  Born on September 8, 1944 on the family farm in Clay Township, he was the son of the late Charles E. Lamoreaux and late Jane A. (Hoffman) Lamoreaux. Charles was a former member of the St. Louis Catholic Church in West Sunbury and was a life member of the NRA.  He worked at Pullman Standard, was a self employed truck driver for Mayflower and also...

  Don Carothers, age 74, formerly of North Washington passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at his home in Butler. Don, know as Donnie to some, was born on April 4, 1949 and grew up in Western PA and lived also in Florida and Nevada before returning to western PA prior to his retirement.  Don spent time in the National Guard and worked for a home builder before retiring from Underground Solutions in 2010. Don loved hunting, working on projects around the house and garage...