Lois P. Mergenthaler, of Butler, went to her Heavenly home on March 21, 2023. She was born in Kittanning on September 5, 1927 to Louis B. Mergenthaler and Lucille (Crytzer) Mergenthaler Carl. A graduate of Kittanning High School in 1945, she was then employed as a payroll clerk at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.  She served on various committees of the Jr. Womens Club and organized the first Mothers March of Dimes for Armstrong County.  Lois was a member of the Kittanning Country...

Eleanore Elkins, 88, of Lyndora, passed away, Monday March 20, 2023, at her home. She was born in Force, PA, Elk County, a daughter of the late Howard Wise and Theresa (Skrabak) Wise. Eleanore was retired from Martin Marietta Aerospace in Orlando, FL, where she worked for 30 years as a developer. She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church, was a life member of the V.F.W. #249 Auxiliary.  She enjoyed reading, working jigsaw puzzles and had loved her family...

Phyllis A. Schnur, 71, of East Butler passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born September 3, 1951 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Nick and Justine (Vandal) Codispot. She was a formerly employed by Natili’s Restaurant, Heckett’s, Butler YMCA, from where she retired, and currently was working for University Korner. She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Michael church. Surviving are her sons, Rich and Chad (Kimberly) Schnur. Her...

Francis J. Biedenbach, 85, of Butler, passed away Monday morning, March 6, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born January 28, 1938 in Herman, a son of the late Henry Biedenbach and Catherine (Christy) Biedenbach. Francis had worked at Pullman Standard for 26 years until the plant closed and was the founder of Biedenbach Repair in Herman, which he owned and operated.  He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic...

Susan Elaine Puskar Parkes, 61, of Renfrew, passed away, Monday March 6, 2023, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born October 1, 1961 in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Florian S. Puskar and Phoebe Irene (Rumbarger) Puskar. Susan enjoyed her work as a Registered Nurse, working for Encompass Health and also spending time with her grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Abbey Parkes. 1 grandson, Jackson Walowen. 2 sisters, Rosalie A. Puskar Bell and Mary Woodring. 2...

Eileen Eva Fishel, 79, of Butler, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home, following decades long battle with Parkinson’s. She was born June 25, 1943 in Butler, a daughter of the late Michael Lasichak and Helen (Soley) Lasichak. Eileen was a 1961 graduate of Butler High School, the New Castle School of Business and earned an Associates Degree from the Butler County Community College.  She had worked as a dental office manager.  She was a member of All Saints Parish,...

Jacob C. "Jackob" Seybert, 27, of Butler, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born June 12, 1995 in Butler, a son of Gregory R. Seybert and Jennifer L. (Skurka) Seybert. Jacob was a 2012 graduate of Butler High School and had been a cook at various Butler area restaurants. He enjoyed playing video games, golfing, was an avid sports fan, especially Pitt and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.  He loved music, his family and his friends and had a...

Richard Robert Zielinski, 65, of Butler Township died unexpectedly Saturday, February 25, 2023. Born June 4, 1957, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna Zielinski. After graduation from Butler High School in 1975, Rick attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a Marketing/Business Degree. Rick spent most of his working career and retired from Marmon Keystone (Butler, PA) in Business Development. He enjoyed being out in his yard gardening and tending to...

Franklin R. Fugini, 89, of Butler, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 while at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia.  Frank was born on November 23, 1933 in Chicora to Peter and Marie (Piccola) Fugini. He was employed by Armco in the Hot Mill maintenance department for 41 years, retiring in May of 1993.  He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church where he served on the funeral committee and was a recipient of the Manifestation of...

  Harry Jacob Hein, 93, of Butler passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2023 while residing at Sunnyview Home. Born March 6, 1929 in Mars, he was a son of the late Herman Hein and Hulda (Stitt) Hein. Harry attended school in Mars and in Butler. He was a natural mechanic and applied his craft early in life. He worked on automobiles for Hoch Motors, Hume Brothers, Swann Taxi Service, Sutton Tire, Ray Andre Inc., and operated many garages of his own through the years. In 1975 he...