All Obituaries

Cleora L. “Clee” Murray, 87 of Butler, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2020. She was born in Chicora, PA on October 25, 1932 to the late Frank and Nellie Campbell. Clee graduated from Fairview-Township Karns City H.S. where she was a cheerleader. She then completed Butler Business College. She enjoyed many years of employment at Penreco, George Kerr Furniture, and Butler County Community College. Clee was the matriarch of her family and was loved and respected by...

Robert A. “Robbie” Smith II, 31, of Butler went to be with God on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 26, 1988 to Tracey (Bob) Smith and Richard (Lisa) Kuhns. Robbie was known for his genuine character, having a “heart of gold” and loving life. He enjoyed the outdoors, cooking, grilling, and sports but was known best for playing guitar. Above all else, he loved his children and spending every moment with them. Along with his parents Robbie is...

Marque A. Branch, 14, of Butler passed away at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born in Butler on June 21, 2005 to Courtney Maynard & Mark Branch. Marque was known to be loving, caring, generous, helpful, and supportive; his family called him “their protector”. He even helped raise his little sister. Marque enjoyed the outdoors, horses, and sports. Above all else he loved his family and friends and will be missed by all. Along with his parents, Marque is survived by...

Ronald W. Zorn, 81, of Butler passed away on Friday May 22, 2020. He was born on Feb. 28, 1939 in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph and Carolyn Zorn. Ron served his country honorably in the US Air Force for four years. He enjoyed the beach, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Ron was the loving husband of Jean Zorn for over 25 years; father of Ronald (Terri) Zorn, Kim (Umberto Perlino) Zorn, and Mark (Michele) Zorn; beloved...

Madeline VanGrootenbruel, 88, of Butler passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born in Butler on Sept. 18, 1931 to the late Steve and Rose Wasko. Madeline was active with the Butler Little Theatre, the Rebekahs, and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post 249 hosting the Scotland School Christmas party. She worked at Big Lots for over 20 years, enjoyed watching her family participate in sports and was on a bowling league for many years. Above all else she loved spending...

Margaret “Peg” Gray 79, of Valencia Passed away peacefully at Butler Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 19, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 11, 1941 to the late Franklin and Katherine (Phillips) Noble. Margaret worked at Harmarville Rehab & Health South for over 55 years. She enjoyed jewelry and reading. Above all else, she loved to spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son Raymond “JR” Gray Jr. A Celebration of life will be...

Kirk Hotham, 65, of Portersville passed away peacefully on Saturday May 16, 2020. He was born in Johnstown, PA on December 31, 1954. Kirk served his country honorably in the US Coast Guard from 1972 – 1974 and worked for Giant Eagle for over 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, reading, and watching his favorite tv shows. Above all else he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 40 years Linda (Pritts) Hotham. He was preceded in death...

Richard J. “Rick” Stutz, 72, of Butler, passed away on Friday May 15, 2020. He was born November 25, 1947 in Butler to Margaret (Steighner) and the late John A. Stutz. Rick served his country honorably during Vietnam and then received his Master’s degree from Clarion University. He went on to work for Marmon Keystone and retired from the US Postal Service. Rick participated with the Musical Theatre Guild and the Butler Little Theatre and was a member of the American Legion....

Arthur William “Bill” Vogel, 61, of Butler passed away comfortably on Monday, May 11, 2020. Bill was born on October 21, 1958 at Butler Hospital. He was the son of the late Arthur Joseph and Amelia Ann “Minnie” (Butler) Vogel. Early in life, Bill was a Boy Scout and Eagle Scout.  His family traveled all over the United States on family vacations.  He was a 1976 graduate of Butler Senior High School.  After high school, he attended Slippery Rock...

Bradley Fincher, 76, of Butler went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford. He was born in York, PA in January of 1944 to the late Hamilton and Josephine Fincher. Brad retired from the Heat and Frost Local # 2 as an insulator. He attended church at Butler Assembly of God for years, and he was known to be an avid outdoorsman. Brad was the beloved husband of Fern Fincher for more than 56 years and the loving father of Doug (Denise) Fincher, Pamela...