All Obituaries

Linda Shaffer, age 76 of Slippery Rock, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on the afternoon of July 14, 2026. Linda was born on February 17, 1950 in Pocahontas Virginia as the oldest child of Ralph and Evelyn (Swim) McBride. Linda retired from Armco plant 2 where she worked as a supervisor. She then went on to become the owner and operator of the Rockhouse Bar and Grill. Known as “Mom” to many, Linda welcomed everyone at the Rockhouse with a warm smile ...

  The family of David Paul Casper announces with great sadness at age 84, David passed peacefully in his sleep at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Pittsburgh on October 4, 1941 to August Paul Casper Sr. and Mary (Bauer) Casper. For 47 years, David owned and operated the family business, Casper’s Market, in East Butler. Throughout his life, David made the most of the time he had with the people he loved. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed watching ...

Martha Jean "Marty" Burgoon, 66, of West Sunbury, formerly of Pittsburgh and Pacific Grove, California, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 2, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born on September 8, 1959, in Grove City, Marty was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Jean M. (Keddie) Burgoon. She graduated from Moniteau High School in 1977 before earning a degree in Special Education from Mercyhurst University in 1981.  For more than 33 years, Marty dedicated her ...

Leroy F. Snow, age 73, of West Sunbury passed away the evening of Wednesday July 1, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1952 and was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, the late Ida and Frank Huff. He retired from his career at JSP. He enjoyed woodworking and reading Stephen King novels. In his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing. Leroy is survived by his daughter, Benji Mohan, of West Sunbury; two step children; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; two sisters: Betty Younkins of Grove ...

  Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Bartley, 55, of West Sunbury, passed away on June 22, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born April 11, 1971, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Paul Stanley Buck Jr. and Paula Elaine McCracken Buck. She worked as a bartender at Vin & Joe’s Inn in Butler for about 25 years.  Debbie was a dedicated, supportive mother and cherished spending time with her family, especially her ...

  Mitchell D. Heller, age 56, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, passed away June 16, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1970 in Butler as the son of Paul E. Heller and the late Rhondae (Clouse) Heller. He was employed in maintenance for Crane 1 Services. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Melissa L. (Wolfe) Heller, whom he married on June 6, 2008; his father Paul, of Chicora; son, Ryan; step daughter, Ashly (Grant); step son, Shawn; step grandchild, Lainey; and five brothers: Paul E. Heller ...

    Cynthia Lou Seybert, age 72, of Hilliards passed away peacefully June 13, 2026 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1953 as the daughter of William L. & Ruth M. (Kelly) Bussard. Cynthia was a graduate of Karns City High School class of 1971. She retired from working at the underground mine in Boyers after several decades. She will be remembered as a genuine horse enthusiast. She is survived by her sister Deborah and her husband, Dr. Thomas Painter, of Pittsburgh; ...

      Janet M. Sybert, age 63, of Butler passed away the evening of June 8, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on June 14, 1962 in Butler as the daughter of late Victor Gene and Phyllis Mae (Deemer) Sybert. Janet graduated from Slippery Rock High School class of 1980 and then graduated from BC3. She continued her education obtaining a master’s degree in theology. She worked as a bookkeeper for Stepanian and Muscatello Law Offices and later for Karen Vidt Tax ...

    Jack E. Reeder, age 77, of Clay Township passed away the morning of June 4, 2026 at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Jack was born in Grove City on February 27, 1949 as the son of the late Carl Sr. and Peg (Crouch) Reeder. He worked at Pullman Standard until its closing and then worked as a township supervisor for Clay Township for several years. He also drove school bus for Campbell’s Bus Garage proudly for Moniteau students. He is survived ...

    Donald E. Somerfield, age 81, of West Sunbury passed away the morning of June 2, 2026 with his wife and family by his side the day of his 62nd wedding anniversary. Don died in the home that he was born in on December 30, 1944 as the son of William Arthur Somerfield and Theona Viora (Tissue) Somerfield Sapp. Don graduated from Moniteau High School class of 1962 where he was nicknamed “Bull”.  He then enlisted into the United States Navy where he served as an ...