All Obituaries

“My family is my greatest treasure” was the quote Viola “Min” Green left for her family to read. Min passed peacefully at Magnolia Place of Saxonburg on May 19, 2022 at age 90.  Born in West Winfield to the late Louis and Mary (Dovjak) Varljen on October 24, 1931, she was a life-long resident of Butler. She celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary to Aloysius “Skip” Green prior to his passing in 2013.  They raised their close-knit family near...

Virginia L. Smith, 80 of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Butler, PA passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, May 9, 2022. Virginia was a sister to 8, a mother to 2, grandmother to 6 and great grandmother to 5 (soon to be 6). She was born in Butler County on September 21, 1941, the daughter of Anna Margaret Beck (Anna Margaret Wise) and George Harold Beck. She married Charles D. Smith in 1960 who went on to work in Cleveland Ohio for the railroad where they raised two boys before...

Ruth E. Orlowsky, 79, of Butler, passed away on Monday May 9, 2022. Born November 5, 1942 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Tony S. Yurkovich and Mary (Cygan) Yurkovich. Ruth worked for Armco Steel in Butler as an administrative assistant.  She retired after 25 years of service.  Ruth served on the Board of Directors for the Butler Armco Employees Credit Union for 28 years. She was a member of the Armco Women’s Club, also All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic...

Walter K. Dunmyre, 86, of Butler, passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Walter was born in Brady’s Bend on November 21, 1935 to the late James and Julia (Zamberlan) Dunmyre.  He resided most of his life in Brady’s Bend where his favorite pastimes were boating on the Allegheny and hunting deer and small game.  After graduating from East Brady High School in 1953, he worked various jobs loading limestone barges, working for a plaster...

Cherilayne “Cookie” Miller, 69, of Butler passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her residence. Born October 2, 1952 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Jenkins) Rodgers. Cookie retired from St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School, following over 20 years of service. She was the school Secretary. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic  Church. She was a member of St. Mary Christian and Mothers...

Jon W. “Jack” Lewis, 75, of Butler, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Born August 21, 1946, he was a son of the late Helen (Stiebel) Lewis. He was retired from the Armco Steel Plant in Butler, following 42 years, where he was a lineman and vice president on the Armco Steel Union, also he was trustee for Butler Armco Zanesville retiree VEBA. He was licensed in real estate sales, was an avid weight lifter where in 1967 he was the first man in...

Ronald E. Carben, 70, of Butler, passed away, Tuesday April 26, 2022, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born February 5, 1952 in Butler, he was a son of the late Anthony Carben and Doris (Shields) Carben. He is survived by his companion, a son, 2 granddaughters, 1 great grandson, 1 brother and 1 sister. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 daughters and 1 sister. Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 2:00 pm...

Cecelia P. Jackson, 90, of Butler, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, at the Sunnyview Home. Born January 25, 1932 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Francis Morrison and Cecelia (Geibel) Morrison. Cecelia was a 1950 graduate of Butler High School, was a homemaker and had worked as a receptionist and secretary for A.B. Mann Optician Co. in Butler for 24 years.  Before moving to the city of Butler, she had lived on McGrady Hollow Road in Clearfield Township for over 20...

Helen Jankovich, “Babe” 97, of Butler passed away April 23, 2022 at her residence. Born March 2, 1925 in Lyndora, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Prenovitz. Helen was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Lyndora. She was very involved in the church and was a member of the Sisterhood of St. Andrew. She started making the pierogies for St. Andrew, she continued to do so for at least 50 years. She also did catering for many dinners there as well....

                                        Robert R Fiechuk “Bob”  of Lyndora, PA, passed away quietly in his sleep after an extended illness on April 23, 2022 in his home, surrounded by the love of his wife, children and grandchildren.    Bob was born on April 18, 1944 in Butler, PA.  He was he son of the late Alex and Anna (Szwanich) Fisher/Fiechuk. ...