All Obituaries

Jennie V. Stimac, 83, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family.  Born August 9, 1937 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Domenico and Assunta (Pigliacampo) Galassi. On August 6, 1962, Jennie married Joseph M. Stimac.  He preceded her in death on March 3, 2018. Jennie was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.  She volunteered at the local food bank, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking for her family.  Jennie was a talented quilter...

Mario L. Pezzuti, 66, of Rimersburg died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 1, 1954 in Chicora, he was the son of Domenick and Roxanna L. (McClaine) Pezzuti. A 1972 Graduate of East Brady High School, Mario was well-known in the automotive industry for nearly 40 years.  Upon his retirement, he enjoyed finding success in a variety of business endeavors.  Mario married his high school sweetheart, the former Cheryl L. Crawford, on January 16, 1972, she...

Mary Lou Kinkela, 90, of Bradys Bend, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born August 29, 1930 in North Buffalo Twp., she was the daughter of Mark P. and Florence E. (Walker) Lehner. On August 23, 1952, she married John R. Kinkela.  He preceded her in death on February 19, 1978.  Mary Lou was a 1948 graduate of Kittanning High School.  She worked for 21 years for Kittanning Telephone (Alltel) and retired in 1991. She was a member of St. Patrick...

Val D. Hillwig, age 64, of Parker Personal Care Home, on August 15, 2020 moved to a mansion that his Savior prepared for him in Heaven.  Val was surrounded by his family during his final day on earth.  Born June 14, 1956 in Butler, he was the son of Leo G. “Rocky” and Beulah M. “Boots” (Dowling) Hillwig. In 1975, he graduated from East Brady High School and then attended Toccoa Falls College, School of Christian Ministries in Toccoa Falls, GA. ...

Howard L. Platz, 53 of Coal Center, PA died July 22, 2020 at his home. Born April 26, 1967 in Butler, he was the son of Roger and Nancy Labonte. Howard was employed by Pennatronics and worked building motherboards. He enjoyed fishing. Surviving is his girlfriend, Melissa Emerick of Wyano, PA.  4 daughters; Bonnie Louise, Belinda Vivian, Brittany Nicole and Celeste Rose.  2 sons; Howard Lewis Jr. and Damien Michael. Howard is also survived by 2 brothers; John T. Courson Jr. and...

Mason M. “Butch” Hicks Jr., 74, of East Brady died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born January 26, 1946 in Kaylor, he was the son of Mason and Margaret “Peggy” (Vosburgh) Hicks.  On December 31, 1989, Butch married Brenda Lee Burrows.  She preceded him in death on December 22, 2010. A 1964 graduate of East Brady High School, Butch was employed by Daman Industrial Services as a spray welder where he retired from in 2012. Butch...

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....