All Obituaries

William F. Hicks, 72, of Parker died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home.  Born December 11, 1947 in Petrolia, he was the son of Arthur R. and Mildred V. (Silvis) Beabout. A US Army Veteran, Bill served his country during the Vietnam Era.  He was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the National Service Defense Medal and the Markmanship M14 Badge.  He was also commended as an Honor Graduate of the Pershing Missile Battery Course.   Bill began his working career at...

Dr. Norton Paul Smith II of Morgantown died May 30, 2020 after a long illness. He was born in East Brady, PA, the son of Norton Paul and Audrey Lehner Smith.  After graduation from East Brady High School, he attended California State College where he received a degree in education with a teaching specialty in chemistry. He taught high school chemistry for several years before returning to school to study dentistry at the WVU School of Dentistry.  After receiving his DDS degree,...

Robert L. Pezzuti, 64, of Rimersburg died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home. Born December 8, 1955 in Butler, he was the son of Domenick P. and Roxanne (McClaine) Pezzuti.  A 1973 East Brady High School graduate, Bob was an Insurance Representative for Combined Insurance for 20 years.  He then worked as a PA Lottery Representative for 15 years.    On July 19, 1983, Bob married the former Pamela D. Brown.  She survives. Bob was a member of the Bradys Bend...

Sara Agnes Young, 86, of Grand Haven MI, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Robbinswood Assisted Living. She was born October 22, 1933 in Kaylor, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth Downs Olcus. Sara married Richard Henry Young on June 4, 1955 in Brady’s Bend, PA.  He preceded her in death on January 11, 2007.  Sara grew up and lived in East Brady, PA before moving to Grand Haven, MI.  She poured her heart and energy into the lives of her son, husband, family, and friends....

Danny W. Shultz, 72, of Kittanning Hollow died April 28, 2020 at his residence. Born December 17, 1947, he was the son of Earl W. and Anna E. (Wyant) Shultz. Danny was a 1966 graduate of East Brady High School.  He shortly after enlisted in the US Army.  Danny served our country during the Vietnam Era with the 659th Maintenance Company.  He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and...

Doris M. Bearfield, 80, of East Brady died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born May 19, 1939 in Kittanning Hollow, she was the daughter of Harry W. and Stella M. (Benninger) Kiser.  A 1957 East Brady High School graduate, she married her high school sweetheart; Thomas K. Bearfield Jr. on November 21, 1958 in Kaylor, PA.  They were married for 46 years.  He preceded her in death on February 28, 2004.  Doris was employed as a Medical Secretary at Butler...

Paul F. Eck, 59, of East Brady died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home. Born September 30, 1960 in Butler, he was the son of Darl R. and Josephine G. (Marchiori) Eck. Paul was a 1978 graduate of East Brady High School.  He entered the work force and held many interesting jobs throughout his career.  He was employed for some time with the Carpenters Union, Moonlight Mushroom, worked at the dialysis unit at ACMH and most recently was a personal chauffer for a Pittsburgh...

Betty J. Weibel, 85, of East Brady died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born January 6, 1935 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Jacob L. and Edna A. (Robbins) Van Dyke. On October 25, 1952 she married C. Richard (Dick) Weibel.  He preceded her in death on September 11, 2017. In her earlier years she was employed by PennDot and was a hostess for the Travelers and St. Cloud hotels. Betty was a well-known Avon lady in the East Brady area for...

Jeanen L. Hall, 89, of St. Mary at Asbury Ridge, Erie, formerly of East Brady died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Erie. Born June 24, 1930 in Butler, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Eva Belle (Craig) McClaine. Jeanen had an extensive work history.  In 1949 she began work for the US Bureau of Mines in Pittsburgh.  In 1953, she joined the US Army and was employed for 2 years at the Pentagon. Upon her discharge as a Sergeant, she held various positions with Proctor & Gamble,...

Orval Jack Latshaw, 94, of Vot Lane, East Brady, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born June 13, 1925 in Rimersburg, he was the son on Dr. O.G and Pearl (Kaster) Latshaw.  On January 17, 1947, Jack married the former Helen I. Cobbett.  She preceded him in death in 1979.  On August 28, 1981, Jack married the former Margie L. (Murphy) Hillwig.  She preceded him in death in 2007. Jack was a 1943 Graduate of Rimersburg High School and the DeVry...