All Obituaries

Flora A. Augustine, 85, of Butler passed away on September 18, 2019 at the Orchards of Saxonburg. Born January 9, 1934 in Allison Park, PA, she was the daughter of August P. Claus and Leona Biernesser Claus Flora worked as a case specialist at the unemployment office in Butler. She was a member of Holy Sepulcher R.C. Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandson. Surviving are six sons, Donald (Virginia) Augustine of Tarentum, Heinz...

Leon J. "Leo" Byers, 52 of Sarver passed away on September 18, 2019 at his home. Born August 9, 1967 in Natrona Heights, PA. Leo worked as materials handler for Lubrizol Oil Field Solutions in Leetsdale. He was an amazing father, great husband and friend to many. Surviving are his parents, his wife Cheryl Byers whom he married July 8, 1989, two sons, Cody Byers and Tyler (Natalie "Nattles") Byers, one grandson Jay, and his brother, Lloyd Byers all of Saxonburg, also...

Marie I. McCafferty, 88 of Butler passed away on September 15, 2019 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Born January 5, 1931,she was the daughter of Thomas S. Clark and Carrie Thornberg Clark. She married William McCafferty on December 8, 1950 in Saxonburg. They planned to be married on December 5, but a snow storm delayed the ceremony. The were married for 51 years. Bill passed away January 4, 2002. They enjoyed dining out, traveling and remodeling homes together. They loved the time they...

Judith L. Harbison, 78, of Cabot passed away on September 13, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside. Born May 8, 1941 in Armstrong Co., she was the daughter of John Simcik and Alice Claypoole Simcik. Judy had worked as Secretary to the President for Penreco in the Butler Office. She was a member of Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed babysitting and enjoyed cooking, baking and was an avid Steeler fan. Surviving are her husband, Lee Harbison...

Curtis Foy McCollough of Sarver died of a worn out, but much used heart on September 13, 2019. He was the son of Theodore "Doc" McCollough and Martha "June" (Skiles) born January 13, 1931 in Clarion, and he was raised with his sister, Sheila (Beck), on the McCollough farm in Chicora. Curt told many tales of his youth including his first airplane ride in a Ford Tri-motor, throwing flaming balsawood airplanes out of the farmhouse windows, blowing up ant mounds with black...

Emily A. Ladasky, 75 of Butler passed away on September 12, 2019 at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 21, 1944 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of John Tomalewski and Marianne Storey. Emily was a homemaker. She was owner of the former Hunderlux Kennel, where she bred and showed german shephards and collies. She enjoyed bingo, art, crafting. Surviving are her sister, Mary (Richard) Morris of Plum Boro, her brother, John (Lorraine) Tomalewski of Plum Boro,...

Richard G. Snyder, 75, of Sarver, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born June 16, 1944, the son of the late Richard G. and Elsie (Stuck) Snyder. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Pittsburgh Contractor. He also worked Stephens Auto and Geo Roth Heating and Plumbing. He enjoyed camping and especially spending time with family, friends and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loving father, husband, grandfather and step father. He is survived by his wife,...

Michael L. Vrabel, 71 of Slippery Rock, formerly of Sarver, passed away on September 7, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born September 16, 1947 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of John L. Vrabel and Jennie Jones Vrabel. Mike was a 1965 graduate of HarBrack High School. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and the National Guard. He attended Indiana State University and Butler County Community College, where he graduated with an associates degree in business management. He worked...

 Helen Lucille Moreno born May 28, 1929 as Helen Lucille Eichler has gone to be home with the One True God that she worshipped and praised throughout her life. Married at the age of seventeen to Emanuel Joseph Moreno who survives her. By God's grace and mercy July 29, 2019 they celebrated 73 years of marriage, they love each other and tenderly served each other. Their union was a delight and expression of love to all who knew them. She will  be sadly missed by many many...

Cecelia Marie "Cele"Watson, 84 of Cabot passed away on August 31, 2019 at her home. Born February 24, 1935 in Aspinwall, PA, she was the daughter of Herman Joseph Stegman and Bertha Lebo Stegman. Cele was a woman of great Faith. She was a homemaker and a homecare companion. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Cabot, attending Mass daily, SFO Mary Queen of Franciscians, and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed singing, playing dominoes, "Ladies Day", time with...