Thomas Ronald Wilbert, 75, of Butler, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the Butler VA Medical Center.He was born January 1, 1949 in Herman, a son of the late Earl J. Wilbert and Catherine (McGee) Wilbert.Thomas was a retired Boiler Maker, Union Local #154 and was a veteran, having served honorably in the United States Navy.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #117 in Butler.Surviving is his daughter, Megan (Wayne) Huston of Butler.His siblings:  Carolyn (Patrick) McGrady...

Adrith M. Rhodaberger, 95, of Herman, passed away, Monday April 8, 2024, while residing at the Sunnyview Home in Butler. She was born August 19, 1928 in Herman, a daughter of the late Aden J. Smith and Pearl C. (Collins) Smith. Adrith graduated from Butler High School and had worked at Mellon Bank as a teller and then for the United States Postal Service as a clerk, retiring in 2010.  She was a lifelong resident of Herman and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of...

Joan C. Douglass, 85, of Butler, passed away on Sunday evening, April 7, 2024, at her home. She was born April 20, 1938 in Butler, a daughter of the late Gardiner McClelland and Esther (Beneigh) McClelland. Joan was a Butler High School graduate, class of 1956 and was a homemaker and mother.  She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church and had been a former member of the St. Fidelis Choir.  She enjoyed playing the piano, playing cards, had volunteered...

Tom Zarnick, Sr. passed away on his 90th birthday, Saturday April 6, 2024. Born April 6, 1934. He was the last surviving sibling of 10 children. Tom passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Tom was predeceased by his wife, Jean who passed away in February 2021. He is survived by his son Tom, Jr, and wife Debbie of Cranberry, his son Jeff and wife Johanne of New Market, MD, his son Steve and wife Susan of Seattle, WA. Five grandchildren: Tommy III, and wife Jenny, Courtney,...

Ronald J. “Mick” Stutz, 68, of Cabot, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a 20 month battle with cancer. He was born September 23, 1955 in Butler, a son of the late Ralph Stutz and Evelyn (Wood) Stutz. Mick was graduate of Butler High School graduate, class of 1973.  He was the owner and operator of Ron Stutz Construction, which he established in 1978.  He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. John Roman...

Lawrence J. “Skip” Schaffer, 83, of Saxonburg, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born February 20, 1941 in Baldwin, PA, a son of the late Gilmore L. Schaffer and Margaret (Goblinger) Schaffer. Skip was a retired Iron Worker with Local #3 at Allegheny Ludlum and was a member of the Armstrong Lodge No. 239 F& AM.  He served in the United States Army stationed at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Surviving are his children: Mark Schaffer of Saxonburg,...

Patricia Melnik, 75, of Butler, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born June 21, 1948 in Butler, a daughter of the late John Melnik and Anne (Tarcha) Melnik. Patricia had worked for the Mental Health Association in Butler, retiring in 2021.  She enjoyed going to the American Legion, had done cross stitch and crafts, liked making wreaths and loved to read. She is survived by her daughter, Sara (Arthur Koch) Brueckman. 1 brother, Thomas Melnik. Her nieces Chrissy Wright,...

Robert A. “Bob” Thomas, 75, of Chicora passed away Friday, March 22 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born February 22, 1949 in Butler, he was a son of the late Charles M. Thomas, Jr. and Elisa I. (DeMatteis) Thomas. Bob was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for 40 years. He served as Business Manager/Financial Secretary for IBEW Local #10 for ten years. Bob also served as an Assistant Business Manager and Treasurer of IBEW Local...

Norma Kamerer born February 1, 1935 and died March 22, 2024 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.  Norma was a beautiful women, inside and out.  She will be remembered by her family and many friends that loved and admired her. She was 89 and lived in Butler, PA all her life.  Born in Butler in 1935 to Rudolph and Elizabeth (McAndrew) Bachofner (deceased). She attended Butler Area Schools. Norma was married to Leroy Fair (deceased) 1952 to 1981 and Rueben...

Kim R. Shaffer, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., surrounded by his family.  Kim was born in December of 1932 in Ellerslie, Maryland, to Myna Albright and Kenneth Linwood Shaffer on the farm property of his maternal grandparents, John and Sara Albright.  Upon graduation from Allegany High School in Cumberland, Maryland in 1951, Kim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years in the Dental Corps stationed at Bethesda...