All Obituaries

Anita J. Bonner, 84, of Butler, passed away, Friday morning, September 25, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. Born July 2, 1936 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Nodge and Margaret (Fitzpatrick) Nodge. Anita had worked for Nationwide Insurance for 40 years. She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church and had volunteered for Meals on Wheels and also at the Butler Area Public Library. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, card club, doing crafts and had made lap...

Mary Ann Martsolf, 81, of Butler passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at New Haven Court in Butler. Born October 27, 1938 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late John P. and Mary R. (Rohovski) Graham. She was retired from the Butler Area School District following 42 years as an Elementary School Teacher. She taught at the Center Township Elementary School. Surviving is her brother, John (Judy) Graham of Butler. 2 nieces, Jody (Pete) Albert and Jen (Kevin) Srock, both of Butler. A...

Arlene R. Widenhofer, 50, of Summit Township. Passed peacefully surrounded by her family on September 23 after a long valiant battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Butler, she was daughter of James Thomas and the late Beatrice (Cuny) Thomas. She was employed by Slippery Rock University in the Psychology Department. This was coupled by working with her family at several of their businesses. Arlene was an exceptional mother of her four children; Thomas, Tyler, Tori and Tanner. And is...

  Matilda A. (Tootie) Betres, 82, died early Sunday morning in her home at Newhaven Court in Butler.  Born in Butler on November 23, 1937, she was the daughter of Mike "Larry" and Hedwick "Peggy" Bohan. She married Daniel E. Betres on December 27, 1958. She graduated from Butler High School before going on to earn several degrees, including: B.S.Ed. (Duquesne University); M.S.Ed. (University of Pittsburgh); M.S.Ed. in Religious Education (Duquesne...

Miriam L. “Peg” Benninger, 98, of Renfrew, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Grove Manor in Grove City. Born August 16, 1922 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Fannie (Cannon) McCurdy. Peg had worked for Atty. Bernstein & Campbell for 43 years, before retiring. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Surviving are her sons, Gary Benninger of Boyers, PA and Lee Benninger. 8 grandchildren, 9 great...

Shirley A. Hoover, 85, of Butler, passed away, Friday, September 18, 2020, at her home. Born March 7, 1935 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Elva Claire (Henry) Hutchison. Shirley was a graduate of Butler High School and had been a homemaker. She was an avid reader, walker, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had loved all films and animals. Surviving are her 5 children: Terry W. Hoover and Gregory A. Hoover, both of Butler; Elizabeth A. (Holly Armstrong)...

Gary W. Frank, 69, of Slippery Rock passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born May 29, 1951 in Butler, he was a son of Howard W. Frank, Jr. and the late Dorothy (Everly) Frank. He was retired from Jules, where he worked as a underground locator. He attended St. Fidelis Church in Meridian and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed antique cars, he had a passion for the 1941 Ford Coup. He also enjoyed fishing and boating. He especially...

Robert P. Miller, 85, of Butler passed September 9, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Butler. Arrangements under the direction of Geibel Funeral Home,201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA 16001.  

Francis James Walsh, Jr., 93, of Center Township, Butler, died Sunday morning, September 6, at his home with his daughter, Colleen, by his side. Born July 28, 1927, in Butler, he was the son of the late Francis James Walsh, Sr. and Margaret (Linehan) Walsh. He married Jacqueline Marie Bartlett on April 30, 1949 in Cambridge, Mass. Mr. Walsh was a graduate of Boston College. He worked for and retired from Bank of America as Vice President in the Marketing Department. He served proudly in...

Victor B. “Jim” “Speedy” Carbin, 90, of Butler, passed away, Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. Born April 4, 1930 in Butler, he was a son of the late Frederick Carbin and Catherine (Hornberger) Carbin. Victor retired in 1992, from the Armco Steel Plant, Strip Sheers Department, following 40 years. After his retirement, he worked part time delivering for NAPA and Allied Auto parts. He was a member of St. Mary of the...