Phyllis Mae Karenbauer, 88, of Herman died September 13, 2023 at Morning Pointe Memory Care in Tennessee. Phyllis was born July 17, 1935 in Herman, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Stella (Geibel) Reott. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church and a volunteer worker for the annual fish fries for many years. Phyllis was a homemaker as well as co-owner of K’s Korner in Herman for seven years, she enjoyed spending winters in Florida with her...

Donald H. Beggs, 66, of Butler, passed away, Thursday September 7, 2023, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. He was born November 3, 1956 in Butler, a son of the late Evelyn (Schiebel) Beggs. Donnie was self-employed as owner/operator of the Amoco Gas Station and Repair Shop on Route 356 just outside of Butler until 1990.  He then went to work for Penn United Technologies in their Heat Treating Department. He was a member of Summit Presbyterian Church, where he was an active...

Howard L. Graham, age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 6.  Born June 24, 1941, in Butler he was the son of the late Howard T. Graham and Pearl M. (Delaney) Graham.  Howard graduated from Butler Area High School and was employed at Armco Butler Works for 30 years, mainly at Plant 2.  Following his retirement he enjoyed working part time in the pro shop at Conley’s Resort where he was active in fund-raising events for Hunter’s Hope Foundation for children with...

 Joseph Reyes, 46, of Butler passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born April 13, 1977 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of Juan Reyes, Sr. and Alicia (Flores) Reyes. He was a Supervisor for Vorteq Coil Finishers in Middlesex Twp. Joseph was a blessing to all that he knew and met. He was known as a real jokester who enjoyed cooking, listening to music, his Harley motorcycle, low rider cars and Volkswagons. He was known as a tattoo artist, he was an avid gardener who enjoyed sunshine,...

Cheryl J. Ford, “Cindy” 69, of Butler passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born January 18, 1954 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Fern McCoullgh. She was an assistant for Morgan Management Company. She was a member of All Saint's Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Surviving is her husband, Patrick Ford, they were married June 1,1972. A daughter, Tracey (Mike) Cratty and a son, Patrick Ford, both of Butler. Two...

Helen M. Rogerson, 98, of Butler, was embraced by God’s loving arms on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, while under the care of Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Born October 5, 1924 in Butler, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Cranmer) Buckham and the last surviving member of her family of five siblings. After graduation from Butler High School, Helen enlisted in the Marines and was stationed at Parris Island in South Carolina, where she served in an administrative...

Melanie S. Miranda, 82, of Butler, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, after a brief illness.  She was visiting her daughter in Massachusetts at the time.  Melanie died peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was born in San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines on October 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Arturo Soriano and Martina (Untalan) Soriano. Melanie graduated from Far Eastern University in the Philippines and then the Lenape School of...

Thomas Arol Schaffner, Jr.  of Butler, passed from this world on August 24, 2023.  He was born on November 4, 1935 to Thomas Anthony Schaffner, Sr. and Beulah Leota (Morrow) Schaffner in Butler County, Pennsylvania.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Donna Mae (Strobel) Schaffner, 3 children: Laura Lynn Schaffner of Butler, PA; Mark Thomas Schaffner (Denise Riccardi) of Hilton Head, SC; and Maria Mae Siatkowski (Thomas) of Butler, PA plus countless nephews,...

Sally Kraustok, 91, of Butler, passed away, Monday evening, August 21, 2023. She was born May 5, 1932 in Butler, a daughter of the late Kenneth J. Kennedy and Lois (Moore) Kennedy. Sally enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, country music and had loved her dogs. She is survived by her children:  Judy (Harry) Boozel, Kathy (Bill) Denny, Cyndi (Mike) Kudamik, Tracy (Jim) Reed, Tammy (George) Straynick and Tom (Debbie) Kraustok. 7 grandchildren and 9 great...

Marjorie Louise Jacox, 86, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Butler, passed away Sunday August 20, 2023. She was born in Butler, October 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Eugene Gallagher and Gertrude (Brandt) Gallagher. Marjorie was a member of All Saints Paris, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Christian Mothers, also the Christian Mothers of St. Mary’s Church in Herman and the Yarn Spinners. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn L. (Sean) Engel of Mt. Lebanon and...