All Obituaries

Arthur W. Vasbinder Jr. 88, of East Brady died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born August 1, 1929 in East Brady, he was the son of Arthur W. and Maxine F. (Murphy) Vasbinder. On June 28, 1952, Art married the former Josephine A. Andreassi.  She survives. Art was a 1947 graduate of East Brady High School and later joined the US Army.  He worked at RexHide in East Brady for 4 years and then for the Social Security...

Philomenia “Fanny” Greenawalt, 89, of East Brady formerly of Hopewell died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born August 10, 1928 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Paul and Grace (Silverio) DeBacco. On April 30, 1949, Fanny married the late Donald G. Greenawalt.  He preceded her in death on May 17, 2009. Fanny was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend where she was involved with the Young at...

J. Marc Hillwig, 70, of East Brady died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the VA Community Living Center, Butler. Born January 19, 1947 in East Brady, he was the son of Raymond H. “Nick” and Margie (Murphy) Hillwig. Marc was a 1965 East Brady High School Graduate and earned his Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Clarion State College.  He was a substitute teacher in the Armstrong and Karns City School districts for many years.  In the...

Rose M. Thompson, 74, of East Brady died Friday October 6, 2017 at her home. Born April 30, 1943 in Butler, she was the daughter of Merle and Hazel Shay. Rose enjoyed playing bingo, board games and scrabble.  You could usually find her cheering on the Steelers and Penguins or watching NASCAR race.  Rose also liked tending her garden and landscaping, painting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rose is survived by 4...

Kenneth L. “Laird” Mortimer, 89 of East Brady passed peacefully from this life of Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Butler VA Community Living Center.  Born in Phillipston on October 5, 1927, he was the son of Russell and Nellie (Painter) Mortimer.  Laird was a life-long resident of the East Brady Area. Laird was a US Army Veteran serving as a lab tech at Fort Knox, KY.  In his earlier years, Laird operated a TV repair shop in...

Barry A. Moore, 70, of East Brady died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home after a brief illness.  Born March 22, 1947 in Allegheny County, he was the son of William and Florence F. (Knott) Moore. On October 26, 1967, Barry married the former Pamela K. Foust, she survives. Barry was a true example of the phrase “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”  He began a 40-year career driving truck in 1970 and...

Dennis K. Klick, 61, of Sugarcreek Twp., Armstrong Co. died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at home. Dennis was born July 24, 1956 in Philadelphia. He was previously employed at the Natrona Heights Walmart and found his calling as the Lead Residential Evening Aide at the Ellen O’Brien-Gaiser Center in Butler.  He enjoyed reading the Bible and was able to incorporate his scripture memorization into his work.  Dennis enjoyed playing tennis and...

Veto T. DiPento, 91, of Bradys Bend died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. Born March 13, 1926 in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Rocco and Mary A. (DeFamio) DiPento. On October 3, 1951, Veto married the former Athenasia Helmi in Vienna.  A career US Army veteran, Veto served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.  He was the recipient of a Combat Infantry Badge with Star, a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, a German Army Occupation Medal, WWII...

Richard L. Koprivnak, 77 of Kittanning formerly of Volant died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Kittanning Health Center. Born May 10, 1940 in Grove City, he was the son of John and Jennie A. (Constantine) Koprivnak. Richard retired after 32 years at Sharon Steel and then worked as a mechanic at Grove City Bowl-o-Drome.  Richard enjoyed collecting and working on vintage tractors, and tending his vegetable garden.  He is survived by 2...

C. Richard “Dick” Weibel, 90, of East Brady died Monday, September 11, 2017 at Clarview Rest Home in Sligo. Born August 5, 1927 in East Brady, he was the son of William F. and Mabel C. (Schott) Weibel. On October 25, 1952, Dick married Betty Jean Van Dyke, she survives. Dick was a US Navy Veteran and served during World War II. For 30 years, Dick was a local furniture and appliance salesman.  He was a member of St. Eusebius Church...