All Obituaries

  Anna Marie McKivigan, 81, of Butler, passed away, Friday May 24, 2019, peacefully at her home. Born March 17, 1938 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Cyril Hesidence and Helen (O”Donnell) Hesidence. She had successfully owned and operated Anna Marie's Bridal Shop in Butler for over 20 years. She was co-owner of Butler Tire, Mac's Cafe and Anna Marie's Winery. She was a member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church and was a very active member especially in...

John J. Varljen, 86, of Butler, passed away, Friday May 24, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Born May 6, 1933 in Winfield, PA, he was a son of the late Louis and Mary Varljen. He graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and IUP for his Masters Degree. He taught Science and Mathematics at Penn Twp. High School and Knoch High School for 37 years, retiring in 1992. While attending college he had...

Ronald G. Hume, 72, of Butler passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Born November 18, 1946 in Butler, he was the son of the late George and Sara J. Snyder Hume. Ronald retired from AK Steel as a steelmaker following 32 years of service. He enjoyed golfing and hunting. Surviving is his daughter, Lisa (Richard) Foringer of Butler. Two grandchildren, Ryan Foringer of Butler and Justin (Stephanie) Foringer of Evans City. Two great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and...

Louis Swidzinski, 96, of Butler passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the VA Community Living Center in Butler. Born March 27, 1923 in Butler, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Pauline Schmidt Swidzinski Louis retired from Pullman Standard as a carpenter following 28 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, going to his camp and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler. Louis was a World War II veteran of the United...

Nicholas (Nick) Dickey, 101, of Butler, passed away, Friday May 10, 2019 at The Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center. He has joined his beloved wife, Ann, the love of his life. They will now be together for eternity. Nick was born September 11th, 1917, in Butler’s ‘Red Row’ And was the son of the late Josef and Paza Dickey. During his youth, with a limited amount of formal education, he left school to help support the family. He worked for Pittsburgh...

Arthur S. Miller, 79, of Butler, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Born October 29, 1939 in Tarentum, PA, he was a son of the late Fred Carbin and Margaret (Miller) Carbin. He was a retired carpenter, was a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed woodworking. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving is his son, Timothy (Rebecca) Miller. 1 daughter, Rhonda (Joseph) McGuire. 3 beloved grandchildren, Sarah McGuire, Derek McGuire and Scott Miller. He was...

Loretta M. (Davis) Geibel, 87, of Butler, passed away Friday morning, May 10, 2019, at Concordia at the Orchard. Born August 15, 1931 in East Franklin Twp, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. Davis and Marcella G. (Shriver) Davis. Loretta was a homemaker and was a member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, also St. Wendelin's Christian Mothers. She enjoyed home making, quilting, crocheting and bowling. Surviving are her 3 sons: Larry F & Linda K. Geibel of...

Michael “Mike” Fizer, 75, of Lyndora, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice on May 5.   Mike was born in Butler in 1943 to Michael and Mary (Stasko) Fizer. He lived in Lyndora his entire life. He worked at Armco as a crane operator and plant protection officer for 37 years before retiring in 1999. He also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Lyndora Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) for more than 25 years. Mike was very patriotic and loved to serve his...

Sherry Lynn Green, 59, of Butler, passed away Sunday morning, May 5, 2019, at the Butler Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 5, 1960 to the proud parents Arthur and Judy (Criley) Schnur. She worked for the ARC of Butler as a caregiver for 20 plus years. Her favorite things she enjoyed to do was yard sales and garage sales, riding on the back of Jim's motorcycle, visiting with family and friends and traveling all over the country. Her biggest joy in life was...

Joan Ann (Cavanaugh) Bender, age 74, passed away peacefully with her children by her side in Winter Park, FL on May 2, 2019.  She had been suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease for over 15 years.   Joan was born on Jan. 12, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, to John Earl and Helen (Srednicki) Cavanaugh.  She was the oldest of four siblings, and helped raise her brother and two younger sisters after their mother passed away at a young age.  After high school Joan graduated...