All Obituaries

Raymond G. Jacobs, 60, of Butler passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born in Butler on October 14, 1961 to David and the late Ann Jacobs. Ray honorably served his country with the US Army.  He loved the lake, picnicking, swimming, blues music, and dancing. Raymond was the beloved fiancé of Shelley Pappas; father of Veronica Rose Jacobs and Dezeray Jacobs; brother of Carole Tyksinski and David Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his son Raymond Jacobs. All arrangements...

Joseph N. Uram, 92, of Butler passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home. Born January 20, 1929 in Butler, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Bronchak) Uram. Joseph was a welder at Pullman Standard until his retirement. As a younger man, he enjoyed roller skating, golfing and was on several bowling leagues and had bowled several perfect games over the years. He enjoyed his travels and had an exceptional "green thumb" in the garden. Joseph was a member of St....

Phillip “Eugene” Smith. 55, of Butler passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born in Butler on September 28, 1966 to the late Phillip and Della Smith. Phillip loved classic cars, fishing, and “chopper shows”. He was known for being funny and telling jokes. Phillip was the father of Trysten Smith and Brianne Kramer; brother of Betty (Kris Fair) Smith and Jeffery (Rodney Brake) Smith; uncle of Brandon (Breeze) Smith and Brooke Smith. He is also survived by 2...

Dwain H. “Sonny” Guy, 60, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born in Ellwood City to Dwain and Shirley Guy. Dwain loved cars, fishing, family, friends, and his dog Blu. He was the beloved husband of Cindy (Allen) Guy; father of Brandy Huffman, Michael Guy, Lacey Guy, Chad Mesko, and Nicole Guy; brother of Cheryl Guy, Debra Main, and David Guy. Dwain is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister...

Edna L. (Wahl) Burr, 70, of Portersville passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born in Ellwood City on October 3, 1951 to the late Herman and Mary Louise (Boyer) Wahl. Since her retirement Edna took care of her husband full time. She loved frogs and cherished her dog Bella. Edna was the beloved wife of J. Frank Burr since their marriage on July 31, 2007; mother of Amy Iman; sister of Donald (Judy) Wahl and Martha Sherman; sister-in-law of Kathy Wahl; and grandmother to Hayden and...

Gary Lee Malley, 60, died unexpectedly January 11th, 2022 at his home. He was born October 6th, 1961 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of Louis and Frances (Yakela) Malley. Gary graduated from Mohawk Senior High School. Following graduation, he attended college at Louisiana State University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Following college, he started a lawn care business called Lake Arthur Lawn Care, later working for O-Tex Pumping Company. He was a...

All services for Mr. Richard Passauer will be held privately.

Edna M. (Magee) Kerr, 79 of Butler died at her home on Jan. 10, 2022. She was born on July 24, 1942, in New Castle to the late Dorothy and Harold Magee. Edna graduated from Lincoln High School of Ellwood City and then received her Master’s in philosophy from Slippery Rock University. Edna worked as an alternative health practitioner and spent many years researching genealogy. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceeded in death by her 4 brothers and sisters,...

Burial for Mrs. Patricia McGraw, who passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 will be held privately.