All Obituaries

Frederick J. Hunter, 71, of Karns City (Perry Twp.) died March 6, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 25, 1951 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of John A. and Alyce L. (Switzer) Hunter. Fred was a Riverboat Captain for over 30 years and a member of the Operators Union. He was a member of the Freemasons and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and watching the river go by. He is survived by his wife Teresa Hunter of Karns City, one son; John A. Hunter and wife Heather of...

Marilee Wiseman (Marilyn Irwin Kress) was born on September 12, 1952. She departed this world peacefully in her sleep on February 24, 2023.  She leaves behind 2 adult children, Dr. Jeremy Rodgers and Rachael Kress, 2 grandchildren, Delaney Rodgers and Kain Bailey. As well as 5 siblings, Patti Emminger, Linda Schwab, David Irwin, Robin Patch, and Cheri Greenspring.  She was preceded in death by her parents Carolyn McCanna Irwin and David Irwin, her eldest child, Josh Rodgers, her...

Dawn M. Weibel, 87, of East Brady died Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Chicora Medical Center. Born May 4, 1935 in East Brady, she was the daughter of Joseph W. and Helen L. (Brogan) Painter. On May 31, 1957, Dawn married John A. Weibel, he preceded her in death on October 19, 2013. Dawn was a 1953 graduate of East Brady High School and continued her education at Slippery Rock University and Clarion State College earning her master’s degree.  She was employed by Armstrong...

William E. Fennell, 83, of Karns City, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Chicora on April 10, 1939, he was the son of Raymond and Annabelle (Meals) Fennell. On December 15, 1962, he married the love of his life, Alice J. Olcus.  Together they enjoyed 60 wonderful years of marriage. Bill attended Chicora High School and graduated with a G.E.D diploma.  He served with the Army Guard and as an Army Reservist.  He was a member of the...

Kenneth C. Ealey, 52 of Worthington, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at ACMH Hospital. Born September 23, 1970 in Butler, he was the son of Dennis C. and Judy L. (Little) Ealey. Ken enjoyed animals and cars.  He always had a great sense of humor-even on his bad days.  The Ealey family would like to thank Ken’s many Lifesteps caregivers for their support and attention over the years.  He is survived by his sister, Brenda Ealey and husband Sean Morrow of...

George A. Deitz, 74, of Bradys Bend died Monday, December 26, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born May 22, 1948, he was the son of Ella M. Crawford. A Vietnam Veteran, George was a member of the American Legion Post #488 where he once was a bartender. He is survived by two children, Stormie Dietz of Adrian and George Deitz Jr. of Emporium. He is also survived by his friend and caregiver, Jeff (Tina) Earley, two special nephews, John Deitz and Jim Mortimer and a large extended...

Darlene M. Harbison, 59, of Frazer Twp. passed away on September 11, 2022 and was recently found, December 5, 2022.  Born June 25, 1963 in Butler, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Charlotte C. (Convery) Ruediger.  Darlene was a talented chef who was most recently employed by The Meadows at Stonebrook in Wexford. Darlene loved outdoor adventures, fishing, kayaking, motorcycle riding and camping.  She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and family. ...

James “Matthew” Bartoe, 55, of the Chicora Medical Center, formerly of Bradys Bend died Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 22, 1967 in Butler, he was the son of Kermit L. and Helen K. (Andreassi) Bartoe. Matt was a 1986 Graduate of East Brady High School and Lenape Vo-Tech where he was enrolled in the auto-mechanics program.  Matt worked for Standard Bent Glass for a number of years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Sons of...

Ethel P. Double, 72, of Chicora died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at ACMH Hospital. Born June 9, 1950 in East Brady, she was the daughter of James J. and Mary L. (Berteotti) Infantino.  Ethel was a 1968 Graduate of East Brady High School and a 1972 Graduate of Indiana University of PA with a degree in Elementary Education.  Ethel taught for 35 years in the Armstrong School District.  On June 30, 1973, she married Harold J. Double, he survives.  Ethel was a member of St....

Richard Lyman Greenawalt, 83, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  Born August 15, 1939, in Rimersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Lyman and Dorothy Greenawalt.   Richard graduated from Union High School, Class of 1957.  Following graduation, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country, stationed in Japan during the Vietnam era. Richard was married to the love of his life, Pauline...