All Obituaries

Lydia “Helen” Saper, 96, of Petrolia passed away Monday October 25, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. Born January 13, 1925 in Strattenville, Clarion Co., she was a daughter of the late Samuel H. and Mary Elizabeth (Baughman) Smathers. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora. Surviving are four daughters: Marsha Dinsmore of Butler, Cynthia (Walter) Loewe of FL., Christine Franchuk of Butler and Mary Jane...

Roy David “R.D.” Allen of Fenelton, Pennsylvania passed away on October 23, 2021. Mr. Allen was a veteran of The United States Air Force, having served from 1952 to 1956. In 1984, Mr. Allen assumed control of operations of Hussey Copper Ltd., serving as President and CEO until 2011 at both its locations in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania and Eminence, Kentucky. Mr. Allen’s stewardship of Hussey Copper saw the company emerge from an essentially defunct state of operations into a...

Chester L. “Dutch” Bauer, 89, of Butler, passed away of natural causes, Thursday evening, October 21, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Born December 2, 1931, he was a son of the late Barton and Jesse Bauer of Cabot. Dutch joined the United States Marine Corps in 1951 and served in the Korean War. He was the founder of Bauer Excavating in 1973, where he worked until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of...

Emma M. Eckenrode, 77, of Callery passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 1, 1944 in Butler, she was the seventh of nine children to the late Cecil and Cathryn (McCool) Christy. She was a member of the Old Union Church in Mars. She was retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier following 20 plus years of service. Emma enjoyed pull tab bingo, playing cards and especially spending time with her family. Surviving are her children,...

Donald “Duck” Young, 70, of Butler, passed away, Monday morning, October 11, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born December 20, 1950 in Butler, he was a son of the late Charles J. Young and Martha (Hesidence) Young. Duck was employed by the U.S. Postal Service until 2006, following his retirement he worked as a Greenskeeper at Hiland Golf Course until 2018. He was a member of the Grove City Country Club and the Chicora Moose. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed...

Martha Mae Geibel, 92, of Butler passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born May 17, 1929 in Fenelton, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Edna (Miller) Fennell. She worked at the Spade Shirt Factory for three years, she then went to work at Bobbi Brooks Garments for thirteen years. She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Paul church. Martha was an avid bow hunter, she enjoyed bowling, the Pittsburgh Steelers and she was a member of the Almo Squares...

Larry L. “Tank” Ellenberger, 73, of Karns City, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born November 28, 1947 in Butler, he was a son of the late Dale Ellenberger and Gloria (Chura) Ellenberger. Tank had worked in the Erection Department for Pullman Standard and then worked for various companies, retiring in 2010. He had many hobbies including playing softball for the Nazarene Church in Butler, bowling and was a member of the Butler Hunting and...

Lewis H. Gilliland, 82, of Butler passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence. Born December 15,1938 in Prospect, he was a son of the late Carl and Mildred (Cunningham) Gilliland. He worked at Pullman Standard in the crane maintenance department, he then retired when the Company closed. He was a member of North Street Christian Church. Lou enjoyed wrestling, racing and old automobiles. Surviving is his daughter, Linda Moculski of Hooker and his son, Tim Gilliland of...

Dennis Hammond, 71, of Saxonburg passed away a September 24, 2021 at Magnolia Place in Saxonburg. Born November 14, 1949 in Butler, he was a son of the late Clinton D. and Margaret C. (Walsh) Hammond. He was retired from the Social Security Administration as a Claims Adjuster following 30 years service. Dennis enjoyed flower gardening and he enjoyed birds. He was a collector of “Gadgets” and enjoyed an assortment of tools. Surviving is his step-son, Slade (Nellie)...

Adam Paul Fry, 38, of Cabot passed away peacefully at Butler Memorial Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with Covid-19 on September 24, 2021 Born October 2, 1982 to Shari Laney, Adam was an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend during his lifetime. Adam was a graduate from Knoch High School in Saxonburg Pa, Class of 2001. He was an employee of Butler Transit Authority and worked with W.L. Roenigk in Sarver PA as well. Upon meeting Adam, you would think he was...