Benjamin C. Neff, age 83 of Chicora, PA died in Sunnyview Home, Butler, Pa March 7, 2023 following a short illness.  He was born in North Oakland, Chicora, PA the son of the late Herman Neff and the late Mary Agnes Angert Neff on May 24, 1939. He married the late Linda Marie Thomas Neff, February 14, 2004.  She died March 22, 2005. He is a veteran of the US Army. He worked as a welder for 19 years for Pullman Standard in Butler, PA until the plant closed. He was an outdoorsman...

    David Brian Morrison, Sr. 59, of Eau Claire, PA. died Sunday, January 8, 2023 after a short illness in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born Tuesday, March 19, 1963 in Clarion, PA. the son of David L. Morrison and Elaine D. Shick Morrison. He was employed at Kwik Fill in Barkeyville, PA. Dave was the most big-hearted man, a non-judgmental, gentle giant, and the best Big Pappy his grandchildren could have asked for. He could always be found working on...

Paula M. Ealy, 67, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, Pennsylvania. Died unexpected at home Friday, January 6, 2023. Born April 23, 1955 in Butler, PA the daughter of the late Robert H. Ealy and the late Gladys S. Timblin Ealy. She worked for time at Morgan Diner in Butler in the 1970’s. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, bingo, and collecting recipes. Survived by 5 children, 2 brothers: Alan Ealy and his friend Carol Bowman; and Dennis Ealy, 2 sisters: Dolores Rhinebolt and...

Betty Elizabeth McQueeney, 99 of Chicora, PA died November 6, 2022 at the Chicora Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1923 in Hilliards, PA the daughter of the late William Nellis and the late  Mary (Ekis) Nellis. She was one of the Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 50 years. She enjoyed sharing many bible scriptures with others as well as her favorite-Psalm 83:18. She was married to Harry Paul Jordan, Sr. until he died; and later she married Gene McQueeney. She is survived by 7...

Michael G. Brula, 87, of Buena Vista, Chicora, PA. died unexpectedly October 31, 2022 in Concordia Home, Cabot, PA.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA. September 9, 1935 the son of Michael and Helen Brula. He married Jacqueline Mayer on February 26, 1959 who died in March of 2005. After graduating High School, he was an over-the-road truck driver. He served his country in the Korean War in the US Army. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and close...

Bonnie Lou Bane, 67 of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away October 18, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born December 10, 1954 the daughter of George and Edna (Hays) Rodgers. She graduated from Butler High School in 1973. She worked at Bobby Brooks, Sugar Creek Nursing Home, and Perkins where she met the love of her life for the last 36 years. She was a member of Saint Wendelin Roman Catholic Church in Carbon Center. She loved spending time with her grandkids, shopping trips with her sister...

Dolores I. Fallecker passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Parker Personal Care Home, in Parker, PA Born on Saturday, March 21, 1931 in Butler, the daughter of the late Dorothy and Earl Zang. She was the oldest of their 10 children. Dolores was married on November 13, 1948 to her husband Paul Fallecker, he preceded her in death on April 5, 2017. They were married 68 years. She was a homemaker, mother, and grandma and always enjoyed visits with family and friends,...

Berten D. Burnside, age 68 of Chicora, Pennsylvania, entered heaven on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at home after a years-long battle with heart disease. Bert was born in Oakland Township, on Monday, March 22, 1954 the son of the late Charles and Verna Burnside. He attended Butler High School, then entered the Navy and was a submarine sailor until his retirement. Bert married Courtney Leech on Saturday November 21, 1987 in San Diego, California, where he was stationed. He was known by his...

  Nancy E. Hemphill Leitem, 76, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Concordia Home. She was born in Butler, PA the daughter of Wayne Hemphill and Alice Hoover Hemphill on Thursday, August 22, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate of Karns City High School. Nancy worked at the Sun Drugstore in Butler, PA. at the snack counter, where she met the love of her life David Leitem. He came in daily with the guise of really liking their...

Leo E. Rodgers, Sr. 85 of Butler, PA.  died Monday, October 3, 2022 at home, following an illness, in the loving company of his family. He was born July 24, 1937 in Carbon Center, PA. the son of the late Joseph P. Rodgers and the late Marie J. Geibel Rodgers. He worked at Pullman Standard in Butler for 18 years until the plant closed then he was in construction work. He was a member of Saint Wendelin’s Catholic Church, Butler, PA. and a member of Happy Hunters Sportsman’s...