All Obituaries

Betty Jane Rodgers, 78 of Saxonburg passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 8, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late David Braun and Elizabeth McGladian Braun. She worked at MedRad in customer service and sales. Surviving are her loving children, Lorraine Marlin of Saxonburg, John Patrick Kelly of Saxonburg, Nancy Kelly of Saxonburg, and Beth Kelly of Bluffton, SC, 8 grandchildren; Lucas Kelly, Jessica Manzo,...

Thomas E. Bassetti, 82, of Sarver, passed away on October 30, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Born November 16, 1936 in Russellton, he was the son of Joseph Bassetti and Margaret Sailock Bassetti. Tom served in the US Air Force during Korea and was retired from teaching at Kiski Area High School. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Cabot. He loved fishing. Surviving are his wife, Patricia (Budz) Bassetti, whom he married July 31, 1965, his son, Joseph S. (Loriann) Bassetti of...

Emery A. Drescher, 101 of Saxonburg passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019 after residing four months with his daughter in Seneca, PA. Born July 2, 1918 in Saxonburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. Drescher and Anna M. Reamer Drescher. Emery was a US Army veteran, serving in WWII during 5 major campaigns including the Normandy invasion. He worked as a die maker for Du Co Ceramics, retiring after 28 years. He was a member of the Bull Creek Presbyterian Church. Emery enjoyed...

Patricia Shearer, 81, of Cabot passed away on October 24, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Born March 18, 1938 in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of Chester Helenski and Constance Yaworski Hobbins. Pat had spent most of her life as a antique dealer and had worked for Gulf Research and Dynamic Ceramics. She enjoyed antiques, loved her dogs and cats, garage sales and flea markets. Surviving are husband of 62 years, Hugh A. Shearer, whom she married October 24, 1957, two...

Charles P. "Charlie" Watson, 68, of Saxonburg passed away on October 19, 2019 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital. Born October 21, 1950 in Natrona Heights, PA, he was the son of Eugene P. Watson and Mary Alverta Hinderliter Watson. Charlie had worked as a truck driver for PPG Industries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to camp. Surviving are wife, Brenda (Shoup) Watson, whom he married March 24, 1978, his daughter, Kimberly (Wayne) Brink of Foxburg, his son, Stephen (Jamie)...

Cora Jean Hickey, 89, of Butler passed away on October 19, 2019 at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Robert Rogers and Pearl Smeltzer Rogers Cora Jean was a member of Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Surviving are her son, Dale "H.D" (Karrie) Hickey of Butler, her daughter-in-law, Renee Hickey, her grandchildren, Jackie Armstrong, Abe Hickey and Jolynn Taylor and 2...

Kathleen D. Sasse Kelley, 56 of Saxonburg passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born December 31, 1962 in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of Allen D. Sasse and Shirley Logan Sasse. Kathy was a graduate of Knoch High School. She worked at Moonlight Mushroom Farm, Dynamic Ceramics and Associated Ceramics. She was a member of the Buffalo Valley Pool League, Saxonburg Fireman's Club and the Saxonburg VFW. Kathy loved to go to...

Margaret B. Goldinger, 88 of Cabot went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Born August 31, 1931 in West Winfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Yaroschak and Mary Balash Yaroschak. Marge retired from Moonlight Mushroom. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church of Butler. She loved baking and spending time with her family and great grandchildren. Surviving are her loving husband of 68 years, David T. Goldinger, her daughter,...

Arthur C. Harbison, 90 of Cabot, entered into Glory to be with his Lord Jesus on October 3, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Born July 11, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Arthur L. Harbison and Ida Anderson Harbison. After graduating from Etna High School in 1947, he worked in the Pittsburgh Steel Mills. Art then worked as a Data Storage Analyst for Gulf Research for 32 years and retired in 1986. He was a member of Gospel Fellowship PCA,...

 George Brady Emerick, Sr., 77 of Butler passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home.    Born February 17, 1942 in Butler County, PA, he was the son of the late Ray Walker and Kathryn Lucille Placer Walker and Robert Emerick.    George worked as a welder for Pullman Standard. He was a member of Cabot United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building model cars, and spending time with his family.    Surviving...