All Obituaries

Jacquelyn Kubla, 74, of East Brady, formerly of Natrona, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. Born December 15, 1945 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Robert and Sylvia L. (Grinder) Welch. Jackie enjoyed genealogy and ancestry research.  She collected Elvis Presley memorabilia, was a huge New England Patriot’s fan, and once loved trips to Cook Forest.  Jackie could always make people laugh with her great sense of humor.  She is survived by two daughters;...

David H. Shultz, 66, of Kittanning Hollow died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home. Born December 30, 1952 in Kittanning Hollow, he was the son of Harry E. and Mitzi (Weibel) Shultz. A 1970 Graduate of East Brady High School, Dave worked as a Coal Miner for 29 years.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Community Church in Sugarcreek. Dave enjoyed good times in his garage with friends, loved riding his four-wheeler and his dog, George. Surviving is his wife Pearl M. (Pezzuti)...

Carolyn Irwin, 83 of Sugarcreek Twp. died Saturday December 14, 2019 at Premier Armstrong. Born February 7, 1936 in East Brady, she was the daughter of Glenn E. and Marjorie R. (Wiseman) McCanna.  On April 10, 1952, Carolyn married David B. Irwin.  He preceded her in death on January 19, 2012. She earned her associate degree from Butler County Community College and worked as the executive secretary for the United Cerebral Palsy association for 12 years.  During those years,...

Margaret E. “Peggy” Hicks, 94, of East Brady, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Butler Hospital. Born November 1, 1925 in Massillion, OH, she was the daughter of Walter and Peg Pfaff. On December 15, 1944, she married Mason M. Hicks.  He preceded her in death on December 18, 2005. Peggy worked for Westinghouse during World War II.  Then she worked for Signal and Switch in Swissvale.  Later, cooked and cleaned at the Travelers Hotel in East Brady and Damen...

David H. Downing, 86 of East Brady died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Clarion Hospital. Born January 31, 1933 in East Brady, he was the son of Charles E. and Florence “Mildred” (Shawl) Downing.  On May 1, 1951, David married the former Blanche M. Fleeger, she survives. David owned and operated his family business, Downing Sanitation for 30 years.  The business serviced many homes and businesses in East Brady and surrounding areas.  Prior to that, he worked...

Margaret R. DiPento, 93, of East Brady went home to the Lord, November 9, 2019 at Jameson Hospital. Born January 22, 1926 in Butler, she was the youngest child of Robert A. and Anna C. (Hooks) McIntyre.  Soon after she was born, the family moved to Kaylor, PA where she was raised.  She attended Kaylor School where she excelled in both basketball and volleyball, then graduated from Fairview (Karns City) High School in 1944. After graduation, Margaret moved to Erie and worked as a...

Joshua G. Dibble, 35, of Butler passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born March 28, 1984 in Butler, he was the son of Judy A. (Miles) Dibble and the late Ernest L. Dibble. A 2002 graduate of Karns City High School, Josh has served in the US Navy as a diesel mechanic for the past 18 years.  His military career took him around the world serving in South America, Africa and Australia.  He was honorably discharged from the...

Michael S. Stimac, 56, of East Brady died peacefully at home surrounded by family, Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born August 20, 1963 in Butler, he was the son of Joseph M. and Jennie V. (Galassi) Stimac.  Mike was a 1982 graduate of East Brady High School and was employed by Standard Bent Glass for 26 years.  For the past 5 years, Mike worked at Armstrong Cement and Supply.  He was a member of the East Brady Baptist Church. Mike was a kind, gentle, prayerful man who was...

Richard J. “Rick” Lehner, 68 of Mooresburg, TN formerly of Beaver Falls, PA died Monday, September 16, 2019 after a long brave battle with a debilitating illness.  Born August 5, 1951 in Beaver Falls, Rick was the son of Anderw J. and Lillie (Nealer) Lehner. After playing football at Geneva College for a year, Rick graduated from Youngstown State University.  He was a middle school teacher in LaJoya, TX for 14 years before retiring to Tennessee.  While teaching,...

Bertha (Benedetta) J. LaRocca, 91, formerly of East Brady, PA and Youngstown, OH died Monday, September 2, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Butler. Born November 6, 1927 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Pasquale J. and Regina A. (Silverio) Fonzi.  Bertha was a 1945 Graduate of Johnstown High School and on April 24, 1948, she married Evelino J. LaRocca at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Johnstown.  He preceded her in death on June 18,...