All Obituaries

  Tillie Broad, age 90, of Butler, formerly of Slippery Rock passed away the morning of Monday April 22, 2024 while residing at Concordia at the Orchard surrounded by her family.  Born on September 29, 1933 in Poland, Tillie was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Holta) Maskal. Tillie attended St. John Methodist Church. She enjoyed tending to her flower beds and spending time baking, cooking, and canning.  She liked playing Bingo and doing word finds. She was a...

Carol A. Kinnaman of West Sunbury passed away the morning of Sunday April 21, 2024.  Funeral Services and Burial were held Privately.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice - Concordia Lutheran Ministries 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023 Donate-by-Mail-Form-Updated-Jan-24.pdf (concordialm.org)

  Shelva “Barbara” Jean Jewart, 84, of Utica, PA, formerly of Hooker, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Born on February 27th, 1940 in Cosco, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Michael Vargo and Betty (Mahan) Vargo. Barb enjoyed spending her time with her family and rarely missed any of her grandchildren’s sporting events.  She was known as the best wiffle ball pitcher in northern Butler County and...

  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...