All Obituaries

  Donald E. “Don” Wagoner, age 71, of Butler (Unionville) passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Don was born July 3, 1951 in Butler as the son of the late Robert H. Wagoner and the late Irene F. Grossman Wagoner.  Don had been employed at Mineral Technologies.  He was a member of the Unionville Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Don was also a member of the Unionville Volunteer Fire Department for over forty years and the Boy...

Randy Lee Halstead Jr., 29, of West Sunbury passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 at his home. Born in Butler on October 1, 1993, he was the son of the late Randy Lee Halstead Sr and Laura Lee Smith Halstead. Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, hanging out with his friends, and listening to music but most of all loved spending time with his girls. He was employed by Ron Mock Masonry and Slippery Rock Salvage. Randy is survived by his mother, Laura Lee Smith Halstead, and her companion, David...

  Joel R. MacKay, 93, of Penn Township passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2023.  Joel was born in Butler on April 8, 1929.  He attended Park Place School in Pittsburgh and later graduated from Concord High School in Hooker.   He attained his BA in Science from Centre College, Kentucky, followed by a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Penn State.  Joel partnered with his father in their Sewickley...

  Dennis B. Thompson, 75,  of Karns City passed away Thursday March 2, 2023 at the Butler VA Center. Born on May 25, 1947 in Butler, Denny was the son of the late Lawrence H Thompson and late Edie (Hoak) Thompson.  Denny was a Veteran of the US Army having served as a Medic during the Vietnam era.  He was employed at Pullman Standard and was both a member and board member of the West Sunbury American Legion Post 243 and the Cherry Valley VFW.  Most of all, he...

  William “Billy” R. Brown, 36, of West Sunbury passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 1, 2023. Born on October 4, 1985 in Butler, Billy was the son of William C. Brown and Tina L. (Brown) Porter. Billy was a Veteran of the US Army and was employed at Keystone Ridge in East Butler.  He enjoyed being in the outdoors especially fishing and kayaking.  Billy is survived by his two sons: Landon and Ethan; his mother, Tina L. Porter of West Sunbury and his father...

  Sara L. Wolfe, 81, of West Sunbury passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born on May 23, 1941 in West Sunbury, Sara was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Sara Mae (McAnallen) Manke. She was employed as a custodian for the Moniteau School District retiring after 32 years.  She was a member of the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for over 30 years.  She enjoyed...

Beloved father and grandfather, brother and uncle, Darrell Eugene Daubenspeck, 93, of Boyers passed away Sunday February 26, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born on August 10, 1929 in Fairview Township, the son of the late Paul T. and late Florence McGarvey Daubenspeck.  Darrell was predeceased by his first wife Gloria Ferrere Daubenspeck and his second wife, Lois Gorencic Daubenspeck.  He was a graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School and...

  Thomas J. “Cordwood” Wiegand, 68, of Slippery Rock passed away Wednesday February 8, 2023 at his home. Born on July 15, 1954 in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Kenneth John Wiegand and late Margaret (Moriarty) Wiegand.  Tom was a self employed carpenter and moved antiques with his custom made shipping boxes. He was a previous realtor for Ed Shields Realty and was a former member of the Jaycees. Tom is survived by one daughter: Samantha E. (Chris)...

  Kevin Theodorico Houston, 51, of New Hope passed away Sunday February 5, 2023. Born on October 29, 1971 in Grove City, Kevin was the son of Mary (Diaz) Houston and late Ronald W. Houston.  He was employed as an HVAC technician for Cunningham Shanor, Team, and Renick Brothers.  He was a member of the Butler AA Association where he made many friendships and had 22 years of sobriety. Kevin is survived by his Mother, Mary Houston of New Hope, one daughter:...

  Robert Eugene Morris “Bob” son of the late Janet Thompson of Butler County Pennsylvania was surrounded by family as he left his beloved farm on February 1st 2023. Bob spent his childhood working on the family farm and canning food from the garden with his “mum”. Bob graduated from Moniteau High School while being active in many sports. He cherished the relationships with his lifelong high school friends.  Bob then attended the Institute of Virginia...