All Obituaries

M. DeWayne “Pete” Hindman, 81, of Butler passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his residence. Born August 22,1939 in Petrolia, he was a son of the late Twila Mae (Gillman) Hindman. Pete worked as a machine operator for Kennametal Industry for 17 years until it's closing. He retired from Union Real Estate of Pittsburgh in 2001. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler. He enjoyed his tractor, mowing grass, gardening, bird watching and being...

John V. Clouse, 94, of Butler passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Born August 8, 1926 in Butler, he was a son of the late Vincent and Minnie (Waltman) Clouse. John worked as an Electrician for Dumbaugh Electric in East Butler, he retired from there 29 years ago. He was a member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church in Butler. He was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, Elks, Moose and the Happy Hunters Club in Fenelton. He enjoyed hunting,...

Dorothy Chandler, 92,  passed away peacefully in her home in Butler PA on Thursday November 19, 2020.  She was the wife of Richard G Chandler, a professor of Economics at Michigan Tech University.  Dorothy called Houghton County home for more than 20 years where she worked hard at maintaining the Chandler beef farm, was an active leader in 4H and a leader in the Houghton County Fair Board.  She was a loyal fan of MTU Hockey, despite getting hit in the head by a puck...

Richard James McKenzie, 78, of West Sunbury passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 due to complications from surgery. Born October 4, 1942 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Gladys Huling McKenzie. Richard retired from Ryder Truck Rental as a Diesel Mechanic in 2004 following 38 years service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors. He was an active steward for the International Association of Machinists. He was a super handyman and enjoyed car restoration. He...

Audrey C. Geisler, 88, of Kittanning, formerly of Butler, passed away Monday November 16, 2020 at Kittanning Care. Born July 16, 1932 in Evans City, she was a daughter of the late Homer A. and Marian J. (Bowman) Mentch. Audrey was a 1950 graduate of Evans City High School. She worked for the Freeport Area School District as a custodian, she retired in 1992, following 12 years service. She then was a building resident, answering service for Geibel Funeral Home from 1995 to 2002. She was a...

Scott Bradley Behrens, 62 years old, of Chicora, PA, died on November 13, 2020 of a prolonged illness. Scott was a loving husband to Theresa Behrens (Foran), wonderful father to Nichole Geibel (Jason), Joseph Behrens (Courtney), Joshua Behrens (Jennifer) and Michelle Foran. Extraordinary Poppy to Marcus Lantz, Kailyn Behrens, Chloé Geibel, Madalyn Geibel, Grace Behrens, Hudson Behrens and Layla Behrens. Also survived by his Mother-in-law Diane Foran, Butler, and his Brother Steven...

Loretta Slater, 78, of Butler passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her residence. Born January 25, 1942 in Bruin, PA., she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Hovis) Gerner. She was a self employed Beautician for 8 years. Loretta enjoyed sewing, cooking and square dancing. She enjoyed traveling to Berlin, OH., vacationing and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Bucco Camping Club and St. John Reform Church. She is survived by her...

Ann "Mimi" Kudzinski, 96, of Butler, passed away, Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 22, 1924 in Fussen Baveria, Germany, she was a daughter of the late JoHann Ritter and Viktoria (Pfefferle) Ritter. Ann was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler. She enjoyed swimming, cooking and flower gardening. Surviving is her son, Michael Kudzinski of Butler. 1 daughter, Victoria (Robert) Tritsch of Butler. 2...

Michael A. Spohn, 88, of Cabot, passed away Monday evening, November 9, 2020, at Concordia in Cabot. Born August 4, 1932 in Butler, he was a son of the late Alfred N. Spohn, Sr. and Mary (Marra) Spohn. Mike was self employed as owner and operator of Mike Spohn Hearing Aides in Butler, retiring in 1989, following 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman, the People of God Charismatic Community in Pittsburgh, the V.F.W. #249, the American...

Patricia Collins, 85, of Butler passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler. To put it simply, Pat enjoyed and cared about people. She also took great pride in her family and her work as nurse. She traveled far and wide with her husband, Kevin, to the Soviet Union, China, Egypt, Europe, but what she remembered most about the trips was the people she met, especially those that needed reminders or some help with their meds! Her favorite...