All Obituaries

Dorothy G. O'Neil, 88, formerly of Butler, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Vincentian Marian Manor in Pittsburgh. Born October 27, 1929 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late George C. Gillespie and Alice M. (Hesidence) Gillespie. Dorothy was a graduate of Butler High School and was a Real Estates Agent for Caldwell Banker and then Howard Hanna. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler also the Intermediate League of Butler and had volunteered for PARC. She was an...

Josephine C. Kastelan, 93, of Butler passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler. Born January 23, 1925 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elva McCool Beers. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her son, Stanley L. Kastelan of Butler and a daughter, Judith A. Kastelan of Wooster, OH. Two granddaughters, Aislinn O. Kastelan of Denver, CO, and Heather E. (Benjamin) Olson of Wooster, OH. Two great-grandchildren, Brody and Sophia Olson. A...

Janet L. Beggs,74, of Butler passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her residence. Born August 15, 1943 in Wampum, PA, she was a daughter of the late Mont and Leona Bowser Altman. She was a homemaker. Surviving is her husband, Donald H. Beggs, whom she married September 15, 1990. 2 daughters: Sheri (Dale) Stevenson of Chicora and Sue Ann (Brian) Toy of WI. Three grandchildren: Ashley Toy, Sandy (Nickolas) Slomer and Donald (Katie) Stevenson. Two great-grandchildren, Weston and Eryka...

Mildred Maker, 99, of Butler, died Monday, July 9, 2018, at the Sunnyview Home. Born December 25, 1918 in East Butler, she was a daughter of the late Harry Fields and Julia (Fantala) Fields. Mildred was a homemaker and had worked at the Shell Shop during World War II. She was a member of St. Michael Greek Catholic Church in Lyndora, the Womens Club at St. Michael's and had enjoyed working puzzles and cooking for her family. Surviving is her daughter, Patty (Robert) Hunka of Butler. 1...

Mary Z. Herman, 92, of Lyndora, died Thursday evening, July 5, 2018, at her home. Born August 26, 1925 in Lyndora, she was a daughter of the late Frank Zelinka and Mary (Gonko) Zelinka. Mary was a homemaker and was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora, also the Ladies Guild at St. John's. She was very dedicated to her family and her faith. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Chris (Kim) Rensel and Martha (Bob) Cawthon. 6 grandchildren: Tim Walsh, Dan...

George A. Mellish, 81, of Springdale, formerly of Butler, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born March 31, 1937 in Herman, he was a son of the late John E. and Ida Stutz Mellish. He was the owner of the George Aikens Catering and Restaurant in Oakland for many years. He also worked as a meat department manager for various grocery stores. He was a member of Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church in Glade Mills. He was also a member of the...

Eleanor R Rodgers, 91 of Aurora Colorado previously of Butler for 86 years died Sunday July 1, 2018 at Harvard Square, Memory Care Unit in Aurora Colorado. Born October 26, 1926 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Angeline (DeFoggi) DiTullio. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” in 2008, to whom she was married for 60 years. She was a homemaker and occasionally sold Avon and Stanley Home Products. She was a member of St. Paul Roman...

Joseph Emmanuel Erickson, age 67, passed away from cancer on June 30. Born on August 10, 1950 in Butler, PA, Joe graduated from Butler High School, Butler Community College and the PA State Police Academy. He served as a Firearms Instructor and DCNR Ranger until his retirement where his passion for conservation and love of nature transcended both his personal and professional life. An avid outdoorsman, Joe loved hunting and fishing, particularly with his beloved lab, Tessie.   Joe...

Margaret Zapp, 91, of Renfrew passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice. Born October 24, 1926 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Veronica Wahoski Prementine. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lyndora. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, bingo and she was a member of a bowling league. Surviving are her children: Janet Neely of Butler, Sharon (Byron) McDonald of TN, Carol (Edgar) Butler of Butler, Richard...

Richard “Ricky” Lee Geibel, 60, of Butler passed away peacefully at Butler Memorial Hospital Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with his brothers and sisters by his side. Born October 24, 1957 in Butler he was a son of the late James F. and Ann A. Rettig Geibel. He was a graduate of Butler High School and was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic church. He was employed by the PARC for many years. His favorite past time was listening to music, dancing, sports and collecting baseball...