All Obituaries

John R. Prokopchak, 79. of Butler passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The Lord called him home in a peaceful manner with his family by his side. John was born November 28, 1941 in Butler. He retired from the Butler Area School District in 2007, following 39 years service as a Teacher and  Reading Specialist. Over the years John worked at all 11 elementary schools the district. He also taught at the Butler County  Community...

Evelyn C. MacDonald, 92, of Butler passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 at her residence. Born June 14, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Silk) Shuler. Evelyn was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman. She had worked for ten years at the Rectory of St. Paul in Butler preparing meals for the Priests. She enjoyed playing cards and attending the Herman card parties. She also enjoyed cooking, especially making her apple pies. Surviving are...

Mary Margaret Campbell passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital, Saturday evening, April 24, 2021 having been surrounded by her loved ones. Born August 29, 1946 in Grafton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey L. Leuthardt and Edith M. Leuthardt. Mary was retired from the Butler YWCA Personal Care Home, where she lovingly cared for patients for many years. She was a member of the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Butler, and a long-time member of the Butler Women of the...

Rosemary A. Stutz passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, April 21,2021 while surrounded by those that loved and treasured her in life. She was born August 24, 1960 in Butler. Rosemary was an ever caring person to all who were important to her in life. Anyone that was touched by her kindness had a lasting memory of her gentle, genuine goodness. She instilled strong moral values that were modeled by example in her daily living. Rosemary led a memorable life. She loved...

Mary A. Natili, 71, of Butler passed away April 20, 2021 peacefully at her home. Born February 8, 1950 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Arlene A. (Steighner) Natili, Sr. Mary was a retired Caseworker for the Department of Public Welfare. She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church and a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed going to the casinos and she especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and...

Chloe Renee Gregoire, 19, of Butler passed away April 20, 2021 while in the comfort of her family, at Butler Memorial Hospital following a life long illness. Chloe was born May 26, 2001 in Butler, she was the daughter of David Gregoire and the late Deborah (Metal) Gregoire. She enjoyed spending her time with her dad, riding the tractor with him as he cut the grass, riding with him in his pick-up truck. She also enjoyed swimming, sitting by the fireside while camping with her family and she...

Maxine Geibel, 93, formerly of Bonniebrook Road, passed away, Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Sunnyview Home. Born December 28, 1927 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Herman Pastorius and Agnes (Loll) Pastorius. Maxine was a homemaker and had been the housekeeper for the Priests at St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, where she had been a lifelong member. She was in the Christian Mothers of St. Wendelin, had enjoyed knitting, quilting, crocheting, gardening, cooking and baking and...

Molly A. Haughey, 77, of Polk, PA passed away April 14, 2021 at UPMC Northwest Hospital. Born December 6, 1943 in Tonawanda, NY, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Delehanty) Haughey and moved to Butler in 1952. Molly attended St. Paul School and Butler Area Schools. Molly has been a resident of Polk Center since 1980 and enjoyed her life there. She enjoyed daily walking about the grounds and talking with residents and staff. She looked forward to going to lunch at...

Richard Dale “Dick” Flinn, 91, formerly of Saxonburg, passed away on April 12, 2021 at his home in Stafford, Virginia surrounded by family. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 20, 1929, to the late Thomas Flinn and Rose Shay and moved with his family to Kremis, Pennsylvania as a boy. Dick was preceded in death by his wife Rita whom he married on April 19, 1949 in Greenville. His Stepfather, Russel Shay, preceded him in death. He had three brothers, James Shay, Robert Flinn, and...

Frances Alene Sankey, 94, of Butler, passed away, Friday morning, April 9, 2021, at Concordia in Cabot. Born March 7, 1927 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. Hinchberger and Amanda (Hickey) Hinchberger. Alene was a homemaker and mother and had worked in the Spaide Shirt Factory during World War II, making field jackets for the military. She had moved 24 times in 18 years all throughout the world, during her husband's military service assignments She was a member of...