All Obituaries

Leonard F. Gregory, 79, of Butler passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born in Butler on March 28, 1943, to the late Leonard and Dorothy (Keffalas) Gregory Sr. Leonard was employed as a painter for over 40 years and was the owner of Gregory’s Antique Shop on the South Side of Butler. He loved antiques, reading, and going out to eat. Leonard was the beloved husband of Sheri Field; father of Len (Rose) Gregory and Marilyn (Garrett) Gregory; brother of Tyrone Gregory and...

Robert “Bob” H. Downing, 83, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia after a long battle with dementia. Robert was born April 15th 1939 in Mercer to the late Walter Downing and Ella (Wise) Downing-Johnston. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Carl Johnston. Robert graduated from Butler High School and had many jobs during his life. His first job was at William Morgan’s diner. He then managed the...

Theresa “Terri” Cousins, 46, of Sharon passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born in Butler on June 14, 1976 to David and the late Deanna (Manny) Curzi. Theresa attended Butler High School.  She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church and the First United Methodist Church. Theresa was known for her caring and friendly personality. She loved playing video games, karaoke, puzzles, poker with friends, and shooting pool. Theresa is survived by her...

Ronald E. Morrison, 84, of Cabot, passed away Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Ron was born on July 30th, 1938 to the late John A. and Virginia A. Morrison of Cheswick, PA. Ron graduated from Springdale High School. Following a career with General Electric in their overseas military division, Ron earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University. He then joined the United States Postal Service as a mail flow controller at the...

Barbara Ann Burke, 73, of Butler passed away on Sunday September 25th, 2022. She was born on October 8th, 1948 to the late Edward Sr. & Lillian (Ready) Burke in Pittsburgh, PA. Barbara attended Mars High School, then went on to further her education at Slippery Rock University & BC3. She loved her teaching career and worked at two of the best special needs schools in the area. Barbara loved spending time with her cat, collecting stamps, and dabbled in photography. She enjoyed...

Jeffrey Emerson Riggs, 66 of Butler, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1956 in Memphis, TN to Joseph and Virginia (Donegia) Riggs. Jeff graduated from Slippery Rock High School and went on to receive an Associate’s degree in engineering and CAAD. Jeff worked for and retired from Alcoa. Jeff always stayed extremely busy with activities and volunteer work, be it with organizing the Jeep Festival, or as a President and Chaplain of the American...

Joseph “Joe” C. Furka, 97, of Lyndora, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Lyndora on April 5, 1925, to the late George Furka and Josephine (Slugens) Horvatic. Ever the adventure-seeker, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 years old on the 1st anniversary of Pearl Harbor, serving with the Merchant Marines and challenging the occasional shark to a race back to his ship. After 3 years of service and an honorable discharge, he...

Roy A Gamble, 64, of Butler passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Butler on September 5, 1958, to the late Raymond and Ann (Furka) Gamble Sr. Roy graduated from Butler High School and later went on to graduate with honors from the New Castle School of Trades. He was employed through the Castle Rubber Company from 1979 to 2003, Advanced Auto Parts from 2006 to 2014, and MSA from 2006 until retirement.  Roy was a member of the Oneida...