All Obituaries

Ellen T. (Frey) Pry, 89, of West Sunbury passed away Saturday May 14, 2022. Born on April 25, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Ellen was the daughter of the late John William Ambrose Frey and late Ellen Marie Andrew Frey. She was a member of St. Faustina Parish. She retired from Allegheny Valley Schools as a Director.  Ellen is survived by two daughters: Teresa M. (Rick) Stoner of Butler and Irene C. (Jeff) Gankosky of Brockway; nine sons: Gerald “Russell” (Patricia J.) Pry of...

  Mildred “Irene” Trufley, 90, of Concordia at the Orchard peacefully passed away to be with the Lord Sunday April 24, 2022. Born on March 26, 1932 in Branchton, Irene was the daughter of the late Leonard and late Rosie (Hogg) Schlagel. She was a member of St. Faustina Parish in Slippery Rock and also the Christian Mothers.  She was a member of the VFD Ladies Auxiliary and a card club. She also liked to be outside doing yard work.  Most of all she enjoyed...

  M. Colleen Benson, 70, of Chicora formerly of North Washington passed away Tuesday April 19, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born on January 27, 1952 in Butler, Colleen was the daughter of the late James Slater and late Frances (Bowser) Slater. Colleen was a member of the North Washington Presbyterian Church and also a member of the North Washington VFD.  She was employed at Servistar and USIS.  She enjoyed playing softball and was active in adult softball leagues in...

Wanda J. Keller, 95, of Slippery Rock passed away the evening of Wednesday April 6, 2022 at Grove Manor. Born on February 22, 1927 in West Sunbury, Wanda was the daughter of the late Ralph Wilson Dull and late Pearl (Carothers) Dull. She began working at the Spade Shirt Factory making war supplies and at the Bantam Jeep Co. in Butler making canvas.  She later worked at Slippery Rock University and Slippery Rock School District in the custodial department.  Wanda was a member of...

  Betty Marie (Beggs) Overly passed away April 3, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Betty was born on February 18, 1957 and was the daughter of the late Helen M Beggs and Albert M Beggs. She was married for 32 years to Dennis Overly who passed away on August 26, 2019. Betty was a member of the West Sunbury American Legion Post 243.  She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, nature and bird watching.  She enjoyed artwork; often making pictures for her grandchildren. Betty...

  Harold M. Shirey,  68, of Slippery Rock passed away peacefully while under the care of hospice and his loving family Friday April 1, 2022 at his brother’s home.  Harry was born on November 21, 1953 to the late Linton D. Shirey Sr and late Mary Jane Helm Shirey.  Harry served in the US Navy and US Naval Reserve on the USS Glover from 1972-1978.  In the service, he received a Medal of Honor and a National Defense Service Medal.  He worked as a Mechanic...

  Elizabeth “Beth” Jane Grossman, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 1, 2022.  She bravely faced the last months of her life with grace and courage as she endured cancer.  Beth stated she was thankful to God for the full and wonderful life she had.  Beth was born on April 2, 1943.  Growing up on a farm, the only sister of four brothers, she developed her strong work ethic and competitive spirit.  Beth was a 1961 Moniteau High...

Victor John Shawl, 86, of West Sunbury passed away Friday April 1, 2022 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Born in West Monterey on December 5, 1935, Victor was the son of the late Preston and late Gladys A. (Snyder) Shawl. Victor was a life Member of the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church where he was very active and served as a Trustee.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army stationed in Panama and also the National Guard Unit in Butler, PA. He retired from ARMCO as a Hook...

  Wanda J. Webb, 77, of Clay Township passed away Thursday March 31, 2022 at her home.  Born on February 12, 1945 in West Virginia, Wanda was the daughter of the late Esker C. Crites and late Goldie (Evans) Crites. Wanda liked the one arm bandits and she loved to gamble and play BINGO.  Wanda is survived by three sons: Carl (Kathy) Collins of Butler, Terry H. Webb of Butler, and Michael E. Webb of Butler; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and her sister, Judith...

  Clair “Bub” Eugene Jewart, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home in Hooker, surrounded by his family.  Born on November 29, 1937 in Lackawanna, New York, he was the son of the late Lawrence Jewart and Elizabeth (Wall) Jewart. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara (Vargo) Jewart, whom he married July 27, 1958; and three children: Jodie (David) Heckman of Utica, Judy (Robert) Scott of Slippery Rock, and Michael (Heather) Jewart of...