Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicora, PA

Serving Chicora and Surrounding Areas

Cynthia Lee (Mackrell)  Wilson

Cynthia Lee (Mackrell) Wilson

Jul 8, 2018

Cynthia Lee 'Squirrel' Wilson, age 60 of Chicora, PA. died unexpectedly Sunday evening, July 8, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Butler March 19, 1958 the daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine Eyth MacKrell.

She was a member of the women of the Chicora Moose, National Rifle Association, and the Rocky Mountain Elk...

John Robert Iman

John Robert Iman

Jul 8, 2018

John R. "Uncle John" Iman, age 86 of Chicora, PA died yesterday, July 8, 2018 in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Donegal Twp. November 25, 1931 the son of late Charles Bruce. Iman Sr. and the late Florence Catherine. Earley Iman.

He drove school bus for Shriver Bus Lines for 14 years. He then worked for Miller...

Helen Paskorz (Paskorz)  Snyder

Helen Paskorz (Paskorz) Snyder

Jun 22, 2018

Helen A. Paskorz Snyder, age 78 of Chicora, PA. passed away at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler Thursday, June 21, 2018 following a lingering illness. She was born in Harwick, PA., Allegheny County, Monday, August 7, 1939 the daughter of  the late Michael and Adela Liput Paskorz.

She graduated from Westdeer High School in 1958 and lived...

Roy A. Pritts

Roy A. Pritts

Jun 20, 2018

Roy A. Pritts, age 61, born Wednesday, August 12, 1956 in New Kensington, Allegheny County the son of the late Oliver and Venia V. Vasbinder Pritts died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in his home.

He was a food-processing technician until his retirement in 2008.

He enjoyed his dog Penny, camping, yard work, and helping his...

Lester C. 'Gravedigger' Wolfe

Lester C. 'Gravedigger' Wolfe

Jun 17, 2018

Lester C. 'Gravedigger' Wolfe, age 88 of Cowansville, PA. went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Meadow Lake Manor at Sugarcreek Personal Rest, Worthington, PA., with his family by his side. Born Sunday, March 9, 1930 the son of the late I. Lester and Anna Kretzman Wolfe.

He was a member of Saint...

Morgan S. Pennington

Morgan S. Pennington

May 26, 2018

Morgan S. Pennington, age 56, passed away in the comfort of his home, Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born in Butler, PA. Friday, August 4, 1961 to Dale and Vivian (Geibel) Pennington.

He is a 1980 graduate of Butler High School in Butler, PA. He then worked 17 years for KenMac and then as a furnace technician for...

Charles Steven Hilderbrand

Charles Steven Hilderbrand

May 25, 2018

Charles Steven Hilderbrand, age 90 of Chicora, PA. passed away 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice,  Concordia Home, Cabot, PA.  Born Saturday, July 9, 1927 in Donegal Township, Chicora, PA to Charles William and Agnes Landgraf Hilderbrand.

He attended the one-room Duffy School and lived in the same house his entire life. Charles...

Billie L. Barto

Billie L. Barto

May 13, 2018

Billie L. Barto, 70, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on his 70th birthday, May 13th, 2018 at Butler Memorial Hospital after a short fight with cancer. Bill was born on May 13th, 1948, to Martha M. (Wagner) and G. Richard Barto, of Butler, who both preceded him in death.

Billie is survived by his loving wife of...

Wilma Ann May (George)  Mullen

Wilma Ann May (George) Mullen

Apr 23, 2018

Wilma Ann May Mullen, age 75 of Chicora, PA. died Monday, April 23, 2018 in Butler Memorial Hospital.  She was born Friday, November 20, 1942 in Homestead, Pittsburgh, PA. She is the daughter of David L. and Wilma A. M. Vogt George.

Wilma was a graduate of Munhall High School, a member of St. John's Reformed Church...

Alice M. Timblin

Alice M. Timblin

Apr 23, 2018

Alice M. Timblin, age 88 of Volant, PA. formerly of Chicora died unexpectedly Monday, April 23, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Chicora, Sunday, February 23, 1930 the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence M. Wolford Timblin.

She worked at the Nixon Hotel in Butler preparing food in its restaurant. She was a...

Patricia M. (Gschwind)  Karenbauer

Patricia M. (Gschwind) Karenbauer

Apr 16, 2018

Patricia M. Karenbauer, age 76 of Butler, PA passed away quietly at her home on Monday, April 16, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA April 29, 1941, the daughter of Regis and Marie Sedlack Gschwind. She enjoyed gardening, visiting the sick, cats, wildlife, and feeding the birds.  Pat graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh.

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Lawrence James Curtis

Lawrence James Curtis

Apr 16, 2018

Lawrence James 'Curtie' Curtis, age 91 of Chicora, PA passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 surrounded by his family in the Butler Hospital. Born in Moon Run, Pittsburgh, PA. to Russell and Anna Leihgaber Curtis on Friday, June 25, 1926.

He entered the U.S. NAVY September 7, 1944 and was discharged June 15, 1946 achieving the rank...

Randy L. Mcelravy

Randy L. Mcelravy

Apr 15, 2018

Randy L. McElravy age 73 of Karns City, PA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 15, 2018. Born in Karns City Sunday, August 13, 1944 the son of Charles R. and Armeida Cousins McElravy.

He had worked at Pullman Standard until the plant closed and then was a truck driver...

Leonard P. Ace

Leonard P. Ace

Apr 15, 2018

Leonard P. Ace, age 89 of Chicora, PA. died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, PA. with his family at his side. Born Monday, January 28, 1929 in Fairview Township, Fairview, PA. the son of Hays R. and Catherine Lowers Ace.

He attended Karns City High School, worked at National Transit in Chicora,...

Joan M. (Weiland)  Bresnehan

Joan M. (Weiland) Bresnehan

Apr 11, 2018

Joan M. Bresnehan, age 86 of Chicora passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Allegheny Kiski Hospital, Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, PA. after a short illness. She was born in Oakland Township, Butler Countyday,  Friday, August 21, 1931 the daughter of Paul and Anna McGinley Weiland. She married John M. Bresnehan January 25, 1950 who died October 6, 2010...

Donna L. (Swartzlander)  Sweeney

Donna L. (Swartzlander) Sweeney

Mar 21, 2018

Donna L. Sweeney, age 74 of Brackenridge, PA, formerly of Petrolia, passed away Wednesday morning, March 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter Debbie.

Mom, every minute from the days I was yours and you were mine, It was love. When you left you said it was ok because we knew there would be another day....

James Jay Cannard

James Jay Cannard

Mar 15, 2018

James Jay Cannard, age 70 of Chicora died this morning in Sugar Creek Rest, Worthington, PA. following an illness. Born  on November 23, 1947 in Danville, PA to the late James and June Cannard.

After graduating from Karns City High School in 1967, he proudly defended his country in Vietnam serving in the U.S. Navy from December...

Marilyn J. (Bly)  Mcginnis

Marilyn J. (Bly) Mcginnis

Mar 5, 2018

Marilyn J. McGinnis, age 80 of Chicora, PA passed away this afternoon, Monday, March 5, 2018 in the Chicora Medical Center following an illness. Born October 26, 1937 in Fairview, PA the daughter of the late Clifford and Mildred M. Shakely Bly.

She married Robert J. McGinnis October 4, 1958; he died November 17, 2006. She worked...

Ralph W. Gregor Sr.

Ralph W. Gregor Sr.

Feb 17, 2018

Ralph W. "Bill" Gregor Sr. age 66, of Chicora, PA passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 in VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, PA. Born Monday, January 14, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA. the son of Steven Gregor and Eleanor Nicholson Gregor.

He was a self-employed truck driver, and a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church.

He is...

Orres Rea Pennington

Orres Rea Pennington

Feb 9, 2018

Orres 'Orrie' Rea Pennington, age 70  of Petrolia, PA passed away unexpected at his home Friday, February, 9, 2018. Born October 4, 1947 in Eldorado, PA to the late Fred and Mildred Rea Pennington.

He was a graduate of Karns City High School, and a veteran of the U. S. ARMY serving in Vietnam.

He...