Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicora, PA

Serving Chicora and Surrounding Areas

Virginia Louise (Serafine)  Morrow

Virginia Louise (Serafine) Morrow

Jan 19, 2024

Virginia Louise Morrow, 91, of West Deer, passed away at Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lower Burrell.

Virginia Louise was born in Kaylor, Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong County, on November 18, 1932. She was the daughter of Ferdinand "Fred" and Fabina Grazioli Serafine.

She was a 1950 graduate of Karns City High School in Karns...

Patricia Ann (Mcelhaney)  Verner

Patricia Ann (Mcelhaney) Verner

Nov 19, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Ann McElhaney Verner, 76, of Hornertown, Petrolia, passed away unexpectedly the evening of Sunday November 19, 2023 from injuries resulting from a fall.

Born Monday March 10, 1947, in Sewickley, PA, she is the daughter of the late Francis "Fuzz" and Rita Deemer..

Pat graduated from Moniteau High School in West Sunbury, PA...

Carl Edward Fennell

Carl Edward Fennell

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Carl Edward Fennell age 76 of Toccoa, Georgia, formerly of Chicora, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday September 5, 2023 after an extended illness.

The son of the late Norman "Butch" Henry and Goldie McNany Fennell, he was born May 21, 1947 in Fenelton, Pennsylvania. After graduating high school in Chicora, he moved to Toccoa, Georgia to attend...

Darlene Martin (Martin)  Miller

Darlene Martin (Martin) Miller

Sep 2, 2023

Darlene Martin Miller, age 56, of Slippery Rock, PA died Saturday September 2, 2023 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. following a lingering illness with cancer.

She was born in Butler August 25, 1967 the daughter of the late Clarence Robert Knoll and Glenna Martin Knoll.

She graduated from Karns City High School, and B.C. 3...

Joseph R. Patsy

Joseph R. Patsy

Aug 18, 2023

Joseph R. Patsy, age 64 of Chicora, PA. passed away while under the care of Hope Hospice through the VA Hospital, Friday, August 18, 2023 at his residence in Chicora, following a courageous battle with Cancer. His was born in Butler September 6, 1958 to the late Raymond R. Patsy and the late Ruth L. Kepple.

He...

Jean E. Schmitt

Jean E. Schmitt

Aug 7, 2023

Jean E. Schmitt, age 50, of Bessemer, PA. passed away, Monday, August 7, 2023 in UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, Sunday, September 24, 1972 the daughter of the late William Kaiser and the late Jean (Umstead) Kaiser.

She graduated from High School in 1991, then attended 2 years of...

Robert  'Bob' E. Angert

Robert 'Bob' E. Angert

Jul 26, 2023

Robert E. 'Bob' Angert, 88, of Karns City, PA. Died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in the Butler VA Medical Center following an illness. He was born January 27, 1935 in Oakland Township, Butler County, PA. the son of the late Harry Angert and the late Barbra McGinley Angert.

He was assistant superintendent of Steel Stores for Pullman...

Edward "Chip" R. Allen

Edward "Chip" R. Allen

Jul 17, 2023

Edward "Chip" R. Allen, 60 of Butler, PA died unexpectedly  Monday, July 17, 2023 in Venango County, Reno, PA. He was born in Butler, PA. January 27, 1963 son of the late Edward C. Allen and the late Virginia Hockenberry Allen.

He was a 1981 graduate of Karns City Area High School and served the United States...

Donald C. Kamerer

Donald C. Kamerer

Jul 14, 2023

Donald C. Kamerer, 78 of Chicora, PA died Friday evening July 14, 2023 in Concordia Home, Cabot, PA.  He was born in Sugarcreek Twp., Armstrong County, Chicora, PA. Thursday, September 21, 1944 the son of the late Floyd C. Kamerer and the late Ella Ruth. Seybert Kamerer.

He attended Karns City High for 11 years and received...

Thomas G. Mellish

Thomas G. Mellish

Jul 1, 2023

Thomas G. Mellish, age 73, of East Brady, Sugarcreek Township, Pennsylvania passed away on July 1, 2023 at Kittanning Hospital.

He was born in Sugarcreek Township on June 6, 1950, the son of Anthony E. and Anna E. Mellish.

Tom was a 1968 graduate of East Brady High School and then entered and graduated from...

Rita K (Mellish)  Craig

Rita K (Mellish) Craig

Jun 19, 2023

Rita K. Craig, 76, of Chicora, Pennsylvania passed away late Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born in Butler, PA. April 16, 1947 to the late Alvin Mellish and the late Ruth A. Donaldson Mellish.

She attended East Brady High School. She had worked at Bobby Brooks, Big River, and...

James L. Kusner

James L. Kusner

Jun 9, 2023

James L. Kusner, 70 of Karns City, PA. died early Friday morning, June 9, 2023 in UPMC Hospital, 9100 Babcock Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Butler Hospital January 9, 1953 to the late James F. Kusner and the late Elizabeth Vargo.

He graduated from Karns City High School. He retired from Breymas Construction, Saxonburgh, PA after twenty...

Sandra L. (Claypoole)  Lincoln

Sandra L. (Claypoole) Lincoln

Apr 17, 2023

Sandra L. Lincoln, age 82 of Chicora, Pennsylvania died Monday April 17, 2023 in Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Butler, PA following a short Illness.

She was born in Chicora, Pennsylvania August 17, 1940 to the late Lawrence W. Claypoole and the late Carrie M. Earley Claypoole.

She was a graduate of Karns City...

John M Murray

John M Murray

Apr 9, 2023

John M. Murray, age 68 of Fenelton, PA died Sunday, April 9, 2023 in the Chicora Medical Center following a short illness with Cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA January 12, 1955 the son of the late John Murray and the late Dorothy M. Dougherty Murray.

He attended Karns City High School in the class of...

Delores J. (Mccandless)  Hockenberry

Delores J. (Mccandless) Hockenberry

Apr 1, 2023

Delores J. Hockenberry 90, died at her residence Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born in Butler, PA January 14, 1933 to the late Eugene V. McCandless and Hazel M. Matson McCandless.

She married Robert C. Hockenberry October 18, 1952 ; he died January 28, 2003.

She is survived by Gloria and Charles Rupert, and...

Benjamin C. Neff

Benjamin C. Neff

Mar 7, 2023

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,...

David Brian Morrison

David Brian Morrison

Jan 8, 2023

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...

Paula M. Ealy

Paula M. Ealy

Jan 6, 2023

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,...

Betty Elizabeth (Nellis)  Mcqueeney

Betty Elizabeth (Nellis) Mcqueeney

Nov 6, 2022

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...

Michael G. Brula

Michael G. Brula

Oct 31, 2022

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...