All Obituaries

Shirley Jean Ealy, 83, of Renfrew passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born in Greece City on November 27, 1937 to the late William and Bertha Hilliard. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and playing guitar and piano. She looked forward to watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, above all else she loved being with her family. She was the loving mother of Glenda (Gary Sr.) Seybert, April (Daniel) Brown, Dale R. Ealy, Donald (Phyllis “Wink”) Ealy, Daniel (Judith)...

 Willamina “Billie” S. Klutinoty 96, of Butler, PA, beloved mother and yiayia, passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2021.  Billie lived a wonderful life filled with family, hard work, faith, and lots of good food. Billie never met a stranger.  She spent decades running the Hot Dog Shop in Slippery Rock, PA where she fed and befriended hundreds of people, many of whom she stayed in touch with in the 20 years since her retirement.    Billie...

Kevin M. Lascuola, 65, of Butler passed away at UPMC St. Margaret’s on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born in Butler on December 3, 1955 to the late M. Hope (Sherman) and Frank Lascuola Sr. Kevin spent most of his life as a roofer working with Keystone Aluminum and Zedmark. Kevin cherished family and friends. He was an avid Steeler fan and never missed a game with his best friend of over 40 years, Mick Edinger. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 64 and the Italian Society of Butler....

William “Willie” McConnell, 67, of Butler passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born in Slippery Rock on November 2, 1953 to the late Thomas and Katherine McConnell. William enjoyed NASCAR, bowling, and solitaire. Above all else he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. William worked as a crane operator for years, he then drove for the Butler Transit Authority for 22 years and then drove school bus for Valley Lines...

Wade Kenneth Couch, 91, of Butler passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born in McKees Rocks on February 20, 1929 to the late Wade H. and Edna (Walker) Couch. Wade served his country honorably in the United States Army and was loved and will be greatly missed. Wade is survived by his niece Karen (Duane) Ponteous Hepler and nephew Kevin (Janice) Ponteous. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings Robert H. Couch, Ralph B. Couch,...

Ronald V. Caporali, Sr., Ph.D. 84 of West Sunbury, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.  He was born June 22, 1936, in New Kensington, PA, the son of the late Gustave and Letitia Succo Caporali. After graduating from Arnold High School in 1954, he attended Penn State earning a BS degree in Mineral Industries, later returning in 1962 where he earned his Master’s degree in 1964 and later his PhD in Ceramic Science in 1969. This was...

Baby Alexander James Homison was called home to Heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He is survived by his parents Elizabeth Acken and Daniel Homison and his grandparents, Susan Acken and Frank (Yvonne) Homison. He is also survived by his sister Grace and his aunt Rachel Lorenz and his uncle Nathaniel Acken. Alexander was greatly loved and will be forever missed. Arrangements through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001...

James A. “Bud” Poshard Jr, 57, of Zelienople passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1963 in Dallas, TX to James Poshard Sr. and the late Margaret (Thorton) Poshard. Bud graduated from Seneca Valley Highschool in 1981. He enjoyed computers and computer games, music, especially classic rock, and excelled at fixing sweepers and the like. He was known to be extremely intelligent and was loved by all that met him. He was the brother of Vandy Poshard,...

Lee Ann Adamiec, 67, of Butler passed away at home on Saturday, January 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Connecticut on June 22, 1953 to the late Leo and Carol Contois. Lee was extremely artistic and was widely known for her gourd painting and sales. She enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. She and her late husband were known to host an annual holiday open house to unite their family and friends. Lee was the loving mother of Jeffrey...

Catherine M. “Cathy” Kovach, 71, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 after a courageous 3 year- long battle with cancer. She was born in Butler on September 30, 1949 to the late William Sr. and Doris Black. She graduated from Butler High School in 1968. Cathy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and baking; she was especially known for her no-bake and Christmas cookies. Cathy loved her cats Middy and Gizmo, but cherished nothing more than spending time with her nieces,...