All Obituaries

  Sylvia M. Webb, age 89, of Clay Township passed away the morning of Tuesday June 6, 2023. Born on March 16, 1934 in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. Brown and late Mildred Ekis Brown. Sylvia was a member of Springdale Lutheran Church. She retired from Magnetics in 1999 and then went on to work at Walmart and retired after 18 years.  She enjoyed bowling every Friday, working on puzzles and crosswords, and enjoying lunch with her nieces.  Sylvia...

Juanita J. Martin, age 102, of North Washington passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023. Born on June 4, 1920 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Fred DeVault and late Hazel (Chips) DeVault. Juanita was a member of the North Washington Presbyterian Church and the North Washington VFD Ladies Auxillary.  She retired from Moniteau School District where she was a School Teacher for many years.  She liked to travel and enjoyed golfing, bowling, bridge, snowmobiling, and...

  Matthew Jeffrey Martin, age 50, of Boyers passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023 at AHN Grove City Hospital.  He was born on August 9, 1972 in Pittsburgh to the late Clifford Jeffrey Martin and late Denise Ellen Weidman Martin. Matthew was employed at Hunter’s Truck sales.  He was a proud Union Carpenter in both Florida and Pennsylvania. Matt is survived by his wife, Lauren (Smith) Martin; son, Conner Martin of Okeechobee, FL; one granddaughter; stepchildren:...

Delores J. Kihn, 83, of Butler formerly of Washington Township passed away at her home the morning of Thursday May 25, 2023.  Born on March 6, 1940 in Butler, Delores was the daughter of the late Lawrence A. Cumberland and late Irene E. (Stoughton) Cumberland. Delores was a lifetime member of the Concord Presbyterian Church and worked in the Moniteau High School Cafeteria for many years.  She is survived by one daughter: Lori K. Kihn of Slippery Rock; two sons: Jeffrey L....

  Brian Scott Benson “Bubby”, 32 of West Sunbury passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday May 10, 2023. Born on June 2, 1990 in Butler, Brian was the son of the late John L. “Benny” Benson and late Colleen (Slater) Benson. Brian was a member of the North Washington Presbyterian Church and the North Washington Volunteer Fire Department where he was on the Board and active in the rodeo committee.  He was a member of the Double DD Misfits Saddle Club...

  Mary “Betty” Dillaman, 74, of Argentine passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 at the Embassy of Saxonburg from Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.  Born on April 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jean Dillaman.  Betty graduated from Moniteau High School and Slippery Rock College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. She went on to work at ARMCO for over 30 years. Betty was married to the late Mike Czubiak Sr who passed...

Helen Josephine Sankey, 97, of West Sunbury passed peacefully in the comfort of her home with her family next to her on April 26th, 2023. She was born Sept 26th 1925, in North Washington at the Logut Dairy Farm to the late Katherine (Senick) Logut and late Anthony “Tony” Logut. Helen graduated from Concord High School in Hooker while having perfect attendance in her first eight years of school.  She graduated from Maison Felix Beauty School and became owner/operator of her...

  Ruth Ella (Speer) Jaskol, age 100, of New Haven Court, formerly of Grove City reunited with her loving husband, Joseph, and her family in Heaven the evening of April 25, 2023 while under the wonderful care of Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. Ruth Ella was born on September 1, 1922 in Harrisville, the oldest daughter of the late William Kennedy Speer and late Kathleen Ruth (Hogue) Speer. She grew up on the family farm and reflected on those stories often.  She always surprised...

Sara “Marion” Early, 80, of East Brady passed away the morning of Wednesday April 5, 2023 in Marienville at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center.  Born on September 18, 1942 in Butler County, Marion was the daughter of the late Robert James Early Sr and late Lucinda Jane Forrester Early.  She crocheted and made lucky knots which she gave to her friends for good luck. She enjoyed visiting with her many friends and playing scratch off lottery tickets.   Marion is...

  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...