All Obituaries

John Chupka, 73, of Butler passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. Born July 17, 1946 in Butler, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Soloha) Chupka. He retired from the Supply Department of Armco. John enjoyed attending auctions, his camp in Kane, PA and visiting friends. He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Rondinelli and her husband Louis of Karns City, PA; two sons, John Chupka and his wife Melissa of Groton, CT and Matthew Chupka and his...

She always said, “At least you have one angel”! Now, we really do have an angel. Rochelle Ann Vozar, 49, earned her wings on Monday, November 04, 2019, while under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver PA. She fought valiantly against the many problems caused by an illness that left her paralyzed for the past nine years. Her attitude and determination during this ordeal was an inspiration to all who knew her. Born March 31, 1970, she was the daughter of Deborah E. Vozar...

LaVerne E. Hinchberger, 85, of Butler passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence. Born February 4, 1934 in Butler, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Wife) Hinchberger. He worked as a yard crane operator for Butler Armco, retiring in 1996 following 41 years service. He was a member of St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church in Meridian. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Armco Country Club and the Esquire Club. He enjoyed playing cards and bowling. He especially...

On October 30. 2019 Jim died peacefully at home after a brief time living with Pancreatic cancer. Left to carry on his legacy are his wife Germaine, daughter Julia and Jason Oplinger, daughter Rachael and Chad DeMeio and his grandchildren Andrew, Jacob, Anthony and Alyssa. Jim joins his dad, Willliam, mom, Ruth and brother Mike in eternal life. In addition to loving his family Jim loved life, nature, hunting, golf and all activities with his family. Friends will be received at the Geibel...

Kenneth E. Shriver, 71, of Siegel passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born November 29, 1947 in Butler, he was a son of the late Robert G. and Mary (Ernst) Shriver. He was self employed, he co-founded both Shriver Bus Company in Armstrong County and the Farmers Inn Restaurant in Sigel, PA. He was a Vietnam veteran in the United States Army Reserve. Kenneth enjoyed hunting and bowling. He was a member of Knights of Columbus where he played Duck Pin Bowling....

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Shuler, 84, of Butler, passed away Monday morning, October 28, 2019, UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born February 24, 1935 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Paul Ehrman and Helen (Bergbigler) Ehrman. Betty was a homemaker and was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman. She enjoyed baking, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and had volunteered and helped with the residents at her daughters personal care...

Clarence E. “Gopen” Lewis, Jr., 84, passed away, Monday morning, October 28, 2019, in the comfort of his home, Born November 11, 1934 in Butler, he was a son of the late Clarence E. Lewis, Sr. and Mary (Gaupin) Stager. Clarence was retired from the Armco Steel Plant in Butler. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, where he was an usher for 12 years. He had been past Grand Knight, Chairman Bishop Project, President Knight and Nobels and District Warden of the...

Elizabeth L. Christy, 89, of Butler passed away Sunday October 27, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born August 12, 1930 in North Washington, PA., she was a daughter of the late Petro and Anna Stadnyk Malinski. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler. She was a member of the Mt. Chestnut Senior Center. She also volunteered for the Salvation Army where she would visit hospitals and nursing homes for many years. She enjoyed crafting...

Violetta E. (Michel) Collins, 95, of Butler passed away at The Orchards of Saxonburg on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was born March 14, 1924 in Butler and she was a daughter of the late Peter A. and Viola (Smith) Michel. She was a homemaker and did the books for Collins Garage in Herman for 28 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman. She was past President of the Christian Mothers, former Secretary of the Church Council and a former...

Kameron R. Shuler Grenci, 29, of Butler, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at his home. Born September 16, 1990 in Butler, he was the son of Ronald L. Grenci and Kelly J. Shuler Huba. Kameron had recently worked for Fulena Paving and previously worked for Shield's Paving. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed playing ice hockey. Surviving is his mother and stepfather, Kelly Shuler Huba and Eric Huba. His father, Ronald L. Grenci. His twin sister, Kaylee (Jeremy)...