All Obituaries

Russell L. Doerr, 84, of Sarver, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, while surrounded by his family, at the Allegheny Valley Hospital. Russ was born in Saxonburg on September 22, 1938, son of the late Ralph J. and Virginia (Johnston) Doerr. He was the widower of Lois (Simpson) Doerr who passed away in 2019.  Russ was a 1956 graduate of Freeport High School, although he only attended Freeport for his last years of high school. Russ retired from Penn United...

 Irene B. Gold, 93, of Saxonburg, passed away on  November 29, 2022 at the Concordia at Rebecca Residence.    Born December 4, 1928 in Butler, she was the daughter of John  Hanchovsky and Helen Zambroski Hanchovsky.     Surviving are her son, David (Beverly) Gold of Gibsonia, her daughter-in-law, Kathleen Gold of Emlenton, PA and 3 grandchildren, Jason, Hillary and Phillip (Jocelyn) Gold She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband,...

Conrad G. (Connie) Lang, Sr., 90 of Saxonburg passed away on  November 28, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital.     Born October 5, 1932 in Saxonburg, PA, he was the son of Joseph  A. Lang  and Minnie Mae Johnston Lang. He was married to Cheryl (Weitzel) Lang in 1962 until her death in 2013.   Connie was Private first Class in the US Army from 1953-1955.  He worked as a millwright  for US Steel for 27 years. He also worked at Krendale Golf...

Susan Margaret Melore, 58, of Renfrew, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. Susan was born on July 24, 1964, to Daniel R. and Margaret J. Melore.    As a child, Susan attended Clarence C. Brown Education Center until the age of 21.  She was a member of Community Care Connections where she enjoyed dancing, bowling, crafts, and many other fun activities.  Sue loved cheering on the Steelers and spending time with family. ...

David Victor Fisher of Jefferson Township passed away on November 23rd at his home while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Butler on Christmas day of 1949. He was the son of William George and Henrietta Carben Fisher. Dave graduated from Knoch High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He retired from AK Steel in 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy, whom he married April 10, 1971; his daughters Kristie Gizienski and her...

 Donald W. Culp, a Child of God, 85 of Sarver passed away on  November 20, 2022 at the Embassy of Saxonburg.     Born March 3, 1937 in Marwood, PA, he was the son of the late Walton Culp and Helen Meyer Culp.     Don was a veteran of the US Navy Reserves. He worked at the Thrower Farm, DuCo Ceramics, Gray Flooring, Saxon Floors and Disney World.  He was a member of St Peter & Paul Church in Houghton, MI, the 1st United Methodist Church in...

 James L. Junk, 91, of Cabot passed away on November 15, 2022 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries.     Born March 20, 1931 in Vanderbilt, PA, he was the son of Robert F. Junk  and Emma F. Sechrist Junk.   Jim worked in Production Management for II-VI. He was a Life Member of NAVDA and a Life member of the NRA. He raised and trained English Setters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling world wide big game hunting and was a self-trained...

2 Corinthians 5:8; "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." Mrs. Melda E. Lesseski Lescelius, age 88, of Senoia, GA, formerly of Sarver, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022.  She was born March 2, 1934 in East Brady to the late Claire and Grace Kemery.  Melda was a worked as a nurse for various agencies until her retirement. She was a member of Peachtree Baptist Church in Senoia, GA. Melda was a also a...

 James  M. Procz, 68, of Saxonburg passed away on  November 12, 2022 at the Allegheny General Hospital.     Born April 13, 1954 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Michael F. Procz  and Carrie Dumi Procz.   Jim had worked as a warehouser for ServiStar and also as corrections officer at the Butler County Prison.  Jim enjoyed golfing and jigsaw puzzles.    Surviving are his wife, Diane  (McDermott) Procz, whom he married September 30,...

 Rebecca A. Kosinski, 39,  of Butler passed away on  November 9, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer.     Born November 30, 1982 in Butler, she was the daughter of Edward Kosinski and Alice Schnur Campbell.   Becky had worked as a Cosmetologist at several area hair salons.   She enjoyed collecting elephants, decorating cakes, gardening, nature, fishing and camping.    Surviving are...