All Obituaries

Jeanne Hortert Kyper, 93, of Butler, passed away Thursday morning, June 4, 2020, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born August 20, 1926 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Walter Walsh and Erma (Miller) Walsh. Jeanne was a 1945 High School graduate and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church and had been a member of the Sunrise bowling league. Surviving is her husband, Galen “Pete” Kyper. Her 11 children: Gloria Thoma Miller (LeMoyne) of...

  Robert J. Newcaster, 76, of Butler passed away unexpectly Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence. Born June 21, 1943 in Butler, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Dorcy) Newcaster. He was a 1961 graduate of Butler High School, he retired from AK Steel where he worked in the Metallurgy Dept. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church where he served as Eucharistic Minister and sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the Butler Country Club, he enjoyed...

Carl W. Lopiccolo, 73, of Butler passed away, Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence. Born July 11, 1947, he was a son of the late Giovonni and Alma Mae (McCauley) Lopiccolo. He was retired from the Local Labor Union #1058 out of Pittsburgh. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of various leagues. H e also enjoyed traveling, cutting grass and especially, spending time with his family. Surviving are 2 sons: Eric Healey of MO, and Jason Bester of Butler. 2 daughters, Shannon (Doug) Harmon...

LaVerna R. Hortert, 85, of Evans City, passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born August 25, 1934 in Butler, she was the daughter of Roy Gilliland and Mildred (Burry) Gilliland. LaVerna was a homemaker and was a member of St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church in Meridian, where she was also a member of the Christian Mothers and the Funeral Luncheon Committee. She had belonged to the Lads & Lasies Bowling League and the Sunshine Bowling...

  Eleanor “Ellie” L. Fallecker, 86, of Butler, is now enjoying everlasting life with the Lord and many family members and friends. She passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 in the comfort of her home where she lived for over 60 years with her late husband, Regis L. Fallecker, Sr. Ellie was born on August 8, 1933 to the late Kenneth Myers and Irene Falkevitz Myers. She was a 1951 graduate of Butler High School and was married to Regis Fallecker on May 30, 1952. They would...

Meryl T. Fugini, 86, of Butler passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at New Haven Court in Butler. Born November 27, 1933 in Rattigan, PA, she was a daughter of the late Merl S. and Mary G. (Graham) Rodgers. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church. She attended morning Mass everyday and was a member of Woman's Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, baking and she especially enjoyed her children and her grandchildren. Surviving is her husband, Frank R....

John T. Wilbert, 57, of Bedford, PA, formerly of Butler, passed away May 27, 2020, at his residence in Bedford. John was born February 20, 1963 in Butler, and was the son of the late Howard A. Wilbert and Edith M. (McDevitt) Wilbert. John worked part time at a sheltered workshop. He thoroughly enjoyed drawing, watching DVD's and going to McDonald's for their cheeseburgers and coffee. He loved hugging everyone and especially enjoyed coming home at Christmas to spend time with his...

Lucian "Lou or Big Lou" Aaron Halin, 78, of Butler passed away Sunday May 24, 2020 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot.  Lucian was born April 10, 1942, in Butler to the late Hubert Halin and Opal (Manny) Halin.   Lucian was a 1960 graduate of Butler Area High School and he was a veteran of the US Navy.  Lucian worked as a painter/stenciler and Union Steward for Pullman Standard for 19 years, followed by working his way up to Plant Superintendent at...

Ray H. Mekis, 87 of Renfrew, PA entered his heavenly home on May 24, 2020. He was born July 25, 1932 in Albany, NY, the son of Thomas A. Mekis and Anna Harmon Mekis. He grew up on a beautiful farm on Mekis Road in Middlesex Twp., PA. He attended Mars High School graduating in 1950. He received a civil engineering degree from Penn State in 1954. Drafted into the United States Army in 1956, he served for two years. After his service, he began building bridges with the Mekis Construction...

Marie “Mary” Maxim, 103, of Butler passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 29, 1917 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Susanna (Prexta) Uram. She was a homemaker and a life member of St. John the Baptiste Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora. She was the only original resident of Cliffside Apartments until her move to “Under Our Wings” in 2008. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...