All Obituaries

Harry M. Jackson, 92, of Butler, passed away, Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Sunnyview Home. Born June 5, 1928 in Butler, he was a son of the late Ralph N. Jackson and Ellen Margaret (Miller) Jackson. Harry had lived in the City of Butler since 2003, prior to that he lived on McGrady Hollow Road in Clearfield Township for over 20 years. Harry retired from the Marmon Keystone Pipe Co. East Butler yard in 1993, following 37 years. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, the...

Edna M. Hartman, 56, of Butler passed away Sunday February 28, 2021 at her residence. Born August 12, 1964 in Butler, she was a daughter of Edna C. (Williams) and the late Leonard Spagnola, Sr. She was a volunteer for the Salvation Army and a bell ringer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, crossword puzzles and word search. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Butler. Surviving is her daughter Gina Spagnola of Butler. Her mother, Edna L....

Thomas Paul Crawford, 64, of Butler passed away Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at his hunting property unexpectedly. Born February 16, 1957 in Butler, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Mentzer) Crawford. He was employed as a Sales Executive Manager for KB Port for 14 years. Thomas was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Oneida Bow hunters Club. He enjoyed working and spending time at his hunting property, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children and...

Matthew Edward Turner, son, brother, teacher, coach, mentor, and friend to many, died on February 26, 2021 of natural causes. Matthew was born to Mark and Linda Turner of Butler, Pennsylvania on June 14, 1973, and had a happy childhood surrounded by his immediate and extended family in the area. Matthew attended Butler Catholic for elementary and middle school, before completing his high school education at Butler High School. Always athletic, it was in Matthew’s freshman year of high...

Gene P. Rodgers, Sr., 88, of Butler, passed away, Friday evening, February 26, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Born July 30, 1932 in Butler, he was a son of the late Herman M. Rodgers, Sr. and Irene (Mooney) Rodgers, Gene was a 1950 graduate of Butler High School and had worked for the Armco Steel Plant in Butler, as foreman in processing maintenance and then as a field engineer. He retired in 1991, following 39 years. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler and was...

Jean Zarnick passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 after a lengthy fight with Alzheimer’s. Born Erma Jean Miller on September 10, 1936 on a dairy farm in Somerset PA was one of 10 children to parents Ida (Knepper) and Milton Miller. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1955. She attended nursing school at Butler Memorial Hospital and became a registered nurse. This is where she met the love of her life, Tom Zarnick. They were married Jan 30th 1960. Tom and Jean had...

David Andrew Vargo, 50, of Butler passed away peacefully on February 24. Born August 16, 1970, he was a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Hunter Vargo. David was the cherished brother of Edward (Ellen) Vargo, Karen (William) McClarnon, and Kristin (Darrin) Wissinger. He was “Uncle Dave” to Alexander and Daniel Vargo, Ryan, Jacob, Zachary, and William McClarnon, and Ashley and Hayden Wissinger, and great uncle to Roman. As per David’s wishes, service and burial will be...

ln her 100th year, at the age of 99, Mary "Esther” Hackwelder surrounded by her family passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21st. She is now with Jesus and all of her family and friends who went before her and every dog, cat and bird she ever loved. Born November 12,1921, in Pittsburgh, Esther was the daughter of Anna Mercedes Ambrose and Thomas McAleer Hackwelder. Esther graduated from Holy Rosary High School in 1939. She was an operator at The Bell Telephone Company and...

Blanche Mae Ietto, 94, of 111 Ietto Drive died late Sunday, February 21 at her home surrounded by family. Born April 19, 1926 in Apollo, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane Puntureri Ietto. Boondie, as she was known to her family, worked at the Thorofare in Bon Aire and then her family’s Foodland in Wexford, PA. She was a devoted sister and aunt and cherished her family. She loved gardening and was known for her beautiful, colorful flowers. She was an avid...

Frederick J. Berns, 78, of Butler, passed away, Sunday evening, February 21, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Born June 6, 1942 in Braddock, PA, he was a son of the late Henry John Berns and Gertude Helen (Bahler) Berns. Fred had lived in Castle Shannon, PA from 1968 until moving to Butler in 1985. He had worked in sales and was also assistant manager for Pinkerton Goodyear for 23 years, retiring in August of 2008. He was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler, also the...