All Obituaries

Catherine Springer, 74, of Butler, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13. Born in 1945 in Hermitage Pennsylvania to the late Matthew & Catherine (Fister) Medved. Catherine was known for loving classic cars, gardening, and watching T.V. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mother to Scott & Mark Springer. Sister to Patti Medved. Grandmother of Keri Ann, Larissa & Jolene Springer. Catherine was proceeded in death by sister...

Lorraine Huba, age 73, of Butler passed away Friday November 8th. She was born in Butler in 1945 to the late Harvey and Margaret (Fair) Sanderson.  Lorraine loved her grandchildren, watching movies, shopping and her dog Macey. She worked at Rite Aid for almost 20 years. Mother of Dianna (Glenn) Baptiste of Butler and Jeff (Tina) Huba of Woodruff, SC. Sister of Gary McDonald, Jackie McElhaney and Gretchen Burnett. Survived by her grandchildren Michael, Gillian, Ariane, Mahalia, Adalee...

Howard George Hynick, 45 of Boyers, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 after a long battle with an extended illness. He was born December 9, 1973 in Youngstown, Ohio to Peggy Ann Johnston and George Alvin Hynick. George attended Lincoln High School. He enjoyed watching sports and fishing and loved music. He was an enormous Ohio State fan and also loved the LA Lakers. He also liked boxing and animals. Above all, he was known as a great friend. In accordance with his wishes a memorial...

Carol A. Wiles, age 70 of Butler, passed away on Wednesday November 6th. Born in Butler in 1949 to the late George W. and Lottie T. (Skal) Hays. Carol loved to bake, cake decoration and cooking shows. She loved Lifetime movies and shows. She was a member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. She loved her grandchildren and going to the beach. Wife of the late Dennis E. Wiles Sr. for more than 50 years. Mother of Dennis E. (Nicole Lavery) Wiles Jr., Tina M. Miller and Diana L. (Albert)...

Robert “T-Bag” "Bobby T" Thomas, age 70 of Valencia (formerly of Emlenton) passed away Sunday October 27th peacefully in his home. Born in Johnstown, Pa in 1949 to the late Oscar & Mary (Hughes) Thomas. He was a truck driver with Gardenscape Transport for over 35 years and was always accompanied on the road by his two dogs Pugs & Pugsly. He was a US  Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Partner of Judy Tirk for over 32 years. Father of Barbara Jean...

Richard T. McConnell, 69, of Butler passed away peacefully on October 22 at his residence. He was born on November 24th 1949 to the late Thomas and Katherine (Hattz) McConnell. Rich enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren and his family. In his free time, he also enjoyed woodworking. He was a US Army Vietnam Era Veteran. Husband of Vickie (Jones) McConnell. Father of Dan (Misty) McConnell and Eric Geibel. Brother of Gloria (Ken) McAnallen, Gerald (Sherry) McConnell and...

Daniel Eugene McAnallen, 62 of Butler, passed away on Sunday October 13th after an extended illness. Born November 10th, 1956 to Thelma and the late Leo McAnallen. Dan was a skilled auto mechanic operating his own business until health issues forced him to retire. He was a loyal Pirates and Steelers fan, as well as loving NASCAR. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and going to camp in East Brady. Dan is survived by his mother, his two sons, Jason and Clay McAnallen, grandson Nathan, life...

Nancy L. Austin, 78 of Armstrong county passed away peacefully on Thursday October 10th after an extended illness. Born October 15,1940 to the late William and Florence (Sudol) Embley.  Loving wife for over 20 years to the late Frederick L. Austin. Mother of William "Bill" Levie of New Mexico, Jackie Beham of Pennsylvania and Hal Austin of Florida. Also survived by her loving dog, the "Duck". She was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. All services...

Jessica A. McFarland, age 24 of Butler passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2019. Jessica loved her girls, her dog “Blue”, she excelled in track & field in high school, and was a beauty pageant contestant in Greenville. Mother of Lina Carrozzi and Aaliyah McFarland. Daughter of James McFarland and Norma Claypoole. Sister of Austin, Donald, David, Isis, Kayla, Ashley and James Jr. Granddaughter of Arlene McFarland and Daryl & Bonnie Claypoole. Jessica’s family would...