All Obituaries

  Virginia Lee Zehr, age 83, of West Sunbury formerly of Seadrift, Texas and Carthage, New York passed away peacefully the morning of March 29, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospice House after a brief illness. She was born on October 17, 1942, the daughter of Alvin Lee and Ruby Helen (Carter) Henderson as a fourth generation Texas Seadrifter. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for many years and was a devout homemaker. She knitted, crocheted and quilted among many other talents and ...

Alice Louise McGee, age 84, of Zelienople, formerly of Boyers and Shadyside, passed away March 25, 2026, at Passavant Retirement Community.  She was born on June 2, 1941 in Venango Township, Butler County, and the daughter of the late William Clark and Flora Mae (Seaton) McGee. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Concord High School and 1963 graduate of Presbyterian University Hospital School of Nursing. She was a pioneer in the advancement of nursing care in oncological, renal and cardiac ...

  Lila M. (Meals) Book, age 93, formerly of Butler passed away the evening of March 23, 2026 while residing at Orchard Manor. Lila was born on April 20, 1932 at home in Brady Township as the daughter of the late Kenneth Leroy “Roy” and Dorothy Juanita Maye (Walls) Meals. She enjoyed many beautiful flowers and loved to travel and dance with her husband Norm. Lila is survived by her husband and dancing partner in life, Norman L. Book, whom she married on July 20, 1956 ...

  Thomas M. Henricks, age 66, of Slippery Rock passed away March 15, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Tom was born in Butler as the son of Patricia (Walsh) Henricks and late Joseph Henricks. Thomas attended Grove City Alliance church and also pastored two churches. He was employed as an information security officer of CFCU of Pittsburgh. Tom loved his family, enjoyed being a grandfather, loved softball and loved his Savior.  This is not goodbye, this is ...

Dennis Ray Potts “Jack” “A-Jax” age 61 of Ford City, formerly of East Brady, passed away March 8, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 28, 1964 in Butler, the son of the late Terry Potts and Margaret Crawford. Dennis is survived by two daughters: Ashley Potts of Pittsburgh and Riley Potts of Ford City; one step-daughter: Shannon Potts-Atherton of Kittanning; two step-sons: Jacob Febinger of Kittanning and Patrick Febinger of Ford City; two sisters: Lois (Steve) ...

Edward “Eddie” E. Leone, age 91, of Boyers passed away March 6, 2026.   He was born on April 13, 1934 in Boyers, the son of the late Ralph and Edith Vitale Leone. Eddie served in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving the Good Conduct Medal for his service. He retired from Slippery Rock University where he was the trades coordinator, receiving the Presidential Service Award in 1992.  He worked for many years as a carpenter and was a former member of ...

  Marie E. Grimm, age 77, of Butler formerly of Beaver passed away February 26, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1948 in Butler, the daughter of the late Clarence McDonald and Margaret “Peg” Sherman McDonald Hortert. Marie is survived by her two sons: Matt Ferguson and his wife Jen of Cabot and Nathan Ferguson and his wife Val of Bethel Park; four grandchildren: Bailey, Braeden, Maverick, and Michael. She is also survived by three sisters: ...

Barbara (Ross) Seaton, age 84, of Aliquippa formerly of Eau Claire, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 24, 2026, in The Woodlands, TX. She was born on December 14,1941, in Eau Claire, PA, the youngest of four children born to Frank and Elma Ross. Barb was a woman of remarkable strength and warmth. As Postmaster of Eau Claire for many years, she became a beloved fixture in the community, not just for her dedication to her work, but for her genuine care for everyone who walked through ...

Bonnie J. Wilson, age 75 of Chicora passed away the morning of Tuesday February 24, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was born on August 27, 1950 and raised in Eau Claire the daughter of the late John and Patricia (Stroup) Deal. Bonnie was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church and volunteered with the North Washington VFD Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the bell choir at church and also taught vacation bible school for many years. She bowled with the Notes team and enjoyed ...

  Ben F. Carothers, age 74, of West Sunbury passed away the morning of Monday February 23, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 14, 1951 in Grove City as the son of the late Miriam Miller Stevenson Carothers and Harvey D. Carothers. Ben was a member of the Moraine Sportsman’s Club and Boyers Sportsman’s Association. He worked at J.W. Steel Fabricating Company until his retirement in 2013. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing, and ...