All Obituaries

  Nicholas Gicie, 91, of Butler passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Butler. Born August 15, 1926 in Canton, OH, he was a son of the late Daniel and Frances Hudas Gicie. Nicholas managed the Lumar Village in Butler for 25 years, retiring in1995. Following his retirement, he worked part time for Sam's Club and Target Department Store. He enjoyed woodworking and was a member of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in...

Joseph D. Pell, Jr., 74, of Butler, passed away, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Butler VA Medical Center, following a long battle with cancer. Born June 8, 1943 in Butler, he was a son of the late Joseph D. Pell and Sophia (Bolibruck) Pell. Joe was retired from the International Staple and Machine Company, following 40 years. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler and had enjoyed golfing with his friends for over 20...

  Faye (Gibson) Allday-Yingling, 79, of Butler passed away May 15, 2018 at Sunnyview Nursing Home while under the care of LIFE Butler County. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Edwin P. and Mary (Sherback) Gibson. Faye was raised in the Catholic faith. She was a Graduate of Shaler High School and worked as an Independent Bookkeeper and Income Tax Preparer for various companies before retiring. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crafting, and spending time...

  Evelyn Darlene Kostecky, 66, of North Lima, OH., passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Caprice Health Care Center in OH. Born October 16, 1951 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Ann M. Lenyk Kostecky. She enjoyed playing bingo and music. She bowled in the Special Olympics and received many awards. Surviving are her 3 brothers: Edward (Linda) Kostecky of Masury, OH;, Robert (Irene) Kostecky of Toledo, OH and Richard...

LaVerne E. Wagner, Jr., 88, of Davidsville, formerly of Butler, died May 13, 2018 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born Sept. 7, 1929 in Butler, son of LaVerne Wagner, Sr. and Grace (Haug) Wagner-Dorenkamp. Preceded in death by parents; his wife the former Nancy Kutsch; brothers Bob, Jack, and Bill Wagner; and step brothers Butch and Bud Dorenkamp. Survived by children: Richard (Carol) Wagner, David (Liz) Wagner, and Susan (Brian) Puz; grandchildren: Tessa...

Dollie J. Krick, 86, of Butler, died Sunday morning, May 6, 2018 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. Born September 29, 1931 in Millvale, Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George Soose and Olive (Wise) Soose. Dollie was a homemaker and was a member of St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling at Meridian Lanes, word puzzles, reading Readers Digest, playing cards and loved to cook as she was famous for her chocolate cake. Surviving...

Jacqueline “Orla” Haley, 47, of Butler, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born November 23, 1970, in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Richard Haley and Jacqueline (Bender) Haley. Orla graduated from Butler High School and received at Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She enjoyed playing the piano and violin, had collected Noah's Ark figurines and loved her dog, sugar. Surviving are her 2 aunts, Barbara Howe of Florida...

  Neal E. Wilbert, 58, of Fenelton passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot following a courageous fight with cancer. Neal was born August 21,1959 in Butler, he was the son of the late Carl and Veronica Snyder Wilbert. He was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church in Fenelton. Neal graduated from Butler High School in 1978. Neal was an avid Carpenter and enjoyed working at Shuler Woodworking with his dear...

  Emma L. Bresnahan, 89, of Butler passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Saxony Health Center in Saxonburg. Born August 23, 1928 in East Butler, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Laura Christy Johnston. Emma was a member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church where she was involved in the church picnics along with the card parties. She enjoyed playing poker on Saturday afternoons, working in her garden and playing bingo. She also enjoyed...

Martha L. Sychak, 88, of Lyndora, died Thursday evening, April 26, 2018, at the V.N.A. Inpatient Hospice. Born December 26, 1929 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Leslie Barr and Margaret (Toner) Barr. Martha graduated from Butler High School in 1948 and had worked at the Spaide Shirt Factory, worked in the cafeteria at the Lyndora School and also was a seamstress at Hart's Clothing Store in Butler. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine...