All Obituaries

Terry A. Lynch, 71, of East Brady, died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born July 5, 1952 in Bristol, WI, she was the daughter of Eugene W. and Elizabeth H. (Patrick) McLaughlin. Terry was married to the late John Lynch, who preceded her in death in 2005. Terry was employed by Uni Mart in East Brady for a number of years.  She loved greeting customers and learning about their lives.  Terry enjoyed cooking, traveling, music, spending time with friends...

Gary W. Brothers, 70, of Butler died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his home. Born June 17, 1953 in Indianola, Gary was the son of Henry C. and Velma R. (Miller) Brothers. A Vietnam veteran, Gary served his country in the US Marine Corp, Army and Navy.  He continued a life of service by volunteering his time with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Gary was a member of the Butler American Legion Post 117 and the Vandergrift American Legion Post 114.  He loved playing music,...

Phyllis A. Miller, 91, a resident of Kittanning Care Center, formerly of Bradys Bend, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at Kittanning Care. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Coe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Patrick Church, Bradys Bend with Rev. Arnel Tadeo officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the...

Bradley M. “Stackhouse” Miller, 43, of East Brady died Monday, November 6, 2023 at home, with his family after a courageous 8 year battle with ALS. Born March 7, 1980 in Butler, he was the son of Michael E. and Amy J. (Kusick) Miller. A 1998 Graduate of Karns City High School, Brad was a football team captain of the 1997 District 9 Champions.  He then attended Waynesburg University and obtained a degree in elementary education.   Brad was a much-loved...

James A. Greenawalt Sr., 73, of Rimersburg died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home, in the company of his family. Born December 17, 1949 in East Brady, he was the son of Almon and Marie (Jordan) Greenawalt. Jim attended East Brady High School and spent a 40 year career as a Heavy Equipment Operator for local coal companies. On November 29, 1968, Jim married the former Nancy L. Anthony.  Together they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, whether hunting,...

Perry M. McCluskey, 63, of East Brady passed away on October 23, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital after a courageous battle with ALS. Born on March 26, 1960, in East Brady, he was the son of James V. and Teresa M. (McLaughlin) McCluskey. He was a 1978 graduate of East Brady High School and Indiana University of PA where he earned a B.S. in Hotel and Hospitality Management in 1982. Perry also participated in the Walt Disney World College Internship Program where he met many of his...

John J. “Jack” Colligan Jr. 72, of East Brady died October 18, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. He took his first breath at Butler Memorial on October 11, 1951 and was to take to his deathbed there, in the same hospital, on the day before his 72nd birthday. His last request was a simple one – he knew he was dying and only wanted to be made comfortable. He refused all treatment that might have saved his life. Jack was a brilliant prodigy who always gave so much more than...

Stacy L. Martin, 42 of Cowansville, formerly of East Brady passed away peacefully at the home of her parents on Sunday, October 15, 2023 after a 10-year fight with breast cancer. Born March 3, 1981 in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of Robert D. and Deborah M. (Slike) King. A 1999 Graduate of Karns City High School, Stacy continued her education at Butler County Community College and became a registered nurse. Her career took her to the emergency department at Allegheny Valley Hospital,...

Lydia C. “Toots” Groves, 100, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Brookdale Personal Care Home, Penn Hills, PA. Born August 1, 1923, in Washington Twp, Butler Co., she was the daughter of John F. and Lydia A. (Morrow) Campbell. On August 22, 1948, Lydia married John “Jack” Groves, he preceded her in death on December 25, 2000. Lydia graduated in 1942 from Concord High School, Butler County.  She graduated from Butler County Memorial Hospital School of...

Mary L. Potts, 84 of Bradys Bend Twp, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home. Born March 6, 1939 in Queenstown, she was the daughter of Wilber J. and Florence K. (Aikens) Bowser. On January 25, 1957, Mary married Dean W. Potts.  He preceded her in death on November 1, 2016. Mary worked in the custodial department for Armstrong School District for over 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who deeply cared for her family.  She enjoyed watching the...