Obituaries by LocationAvanell K. Calhoun
April 18, 1920 - August 25, 2004
Avanell K. Calhoun, 84 of Kennedy Lane, Butler, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 2:05 p.m. in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian.
Born April 18, 1920 in Brandy Camp, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William H. Nulph and Geraldine Stewart.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Calhoun was a homemaker and in her earlier years she worked for Troutman's Department store.
Mrs. Calhoun is survived by her husband William "Bill" Calhoun, whom she marriage
on October 18, 1938. Survived by one son and his wife, Chuck and Lou Calhoun of Florence, Texas, one daughter and her husband, Betty and Tom Uber of Butler, Pennsylvania, by three grand-daughters, Michele Chiprean of Erie, Pennsylvania, Beth Wilbert of Fenelton, Pennsylvania, Wendy Calhoun of Florence, Texas, one grandson, Kelly Calhoun of Georgetown, Texas, seven great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Hepler of Butler, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Dolores Witherow of Franklin, Pennsylvania, one brother and his wife, Richard "Dick" and Janice Nulph of Butler, Pennsylvania, and by a number of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her extended family, Lorie Troyan and her husband Gene and their sons, Chad and Shane of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Calhoun is preceded in death by her one brother, William Nulph.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Friday, August 27, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend J. David Panther officiating. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum of Butler County Memorial Park.
Raymond Dale Rensel
January 13, 1929 - August 25, 2004
Raymond Dale Rensel 75, of Alexi Lane, Butler, died Wednesday evening at 7:53 p.m. in the Emergency Room of the Butler Hospital.
He was born January 13, 1929 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Archie and Nora Maxwell Rensel.
Mr. Rensel retired after 41 years as a turn foreman of the Strip Shears department of Armco. He served on the Pennsylvania Fish Commission for several years. He was a member of the CB Rangers. He loved his family and all of nature. He loved bird watching and listening to country music.
He was a member of St. John's Reformed Church in Meridian.
Mr. Rensel is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 years, Arlene Eakin Rensel. He was the beloved father of 5 children; Daughter, Ms. Trina Rensel of Evans City, daughter and son-in-law, Candace and Jeffrey Johnson of Butler, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Rodney and Drusilla Rensel, Kim and Chris Rensel and Lonnie and Kelli Rensel all of Butler. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, five grandsons, Todd, Chad, Brian and Colin Rensel and Travis Keene, seven granddaughters, Jennifer Flaugh, Brandi Maser, Lisa Shearer, Amber Goldstein, Megan Eshenbaugh, Kelly Johnson and Emily Rensel, and seven great-grandchildren. In addition, Mr. Rensel is survived by one sister, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Winrader of Butler.
Mr. Rensel was preceded in death by a sister, two brothers and an infant grandson.
Friends and Family of Raymond Rensel will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 on Friday, August 27, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be from the funeral home on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. Robert C. Peterson of St John's Reformed Church officiating. Interment will follow in The Greenlawn Burial Estates Mt. Chestnut
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Johns Reformed Church, Meridian Station, Box 30, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
Cora V. Yockey
December 14, 1935 - August 22, 2004
Cora V. Yockey, 68 of Home Avenue, Butler, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 7:22 a.m. in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born December 14, 1935 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Samuel Groves and Elizabeth Willis Groves Ward.
She owned and operated her own beauty shop for 28 years. She also worked for Thompson-Miller Funeral Home as a hairdresser since the early 1970's. She was a member and very active at the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Yockey is survived by her husband Russell R. Yockey, Sr., whom she marriage on June 24, 1961, by three sons and their wives, Russell and Mary Ann Yockey, Jr., Randall A. and Sara-Jean Yockey, Ronald P. and Jill Yockey, five grandchildren, Katlyn, Kelly, Evin, Michael, and Curtis, one brother, Leroy B. and Bernyce Groves of Orlando, Florida, four sister, Mrs. Clyde (Ruth) Newcome, Mrs. James (Mary) Ward, Mrs. William (Jean) Flatt, Mrs. Fred (Joan) Thompson all of Butler, Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Yockey was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend David Maitland officiating. Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Memorial Park, Worthington.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Christian School, 221 West New Castle Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
William Creigh Graham
January 17, 1914 - August 21, 2004
William Creigh Graham, 90 Formerly of Cecelia Street, Butler, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11:20 a.m. in the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Born January 17, 1914 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harry L. Graham and Julia Creigh.
Mr. Graham graduated from Butler High School in January of 1932. He attended Washington and Jefferson College receiving an arts of the bachelor degree in 1936 and his masters in 1940. He belonged to the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
Mr. Graham was a Social Studies teacher at Butler High School from 1936 to 1942. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946, the U. S. Army Reserve from 1946 to 1968 and retiring as Lt. Colonel, Medical Service Corps. He was coordinator, rehabilitation medicine service and hospital community relations officer at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Butler, from 1946 to 1978. He was a certified member of American Association of Medicine Rehabilitation Directors and Coordinators, member of American Society for Hospital Public Relations Officers (American Hospital Assoc), served as member of the Vestry and as Senior Warden of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Mr. Graham was a former member of the Diocesan Council Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and was awarded the Butler Jaycees "Senior Man of the Year" designation for 1970.
Civic Affiliations:
Past president, Christopher Gist Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
Past president, Kiwanis Club of Butler
Former member of YMCA board of directors
Boy Scouts of America from 1926 to present, member of executive board, Moraine Trails Council; Eagle Scout; Vigil Honor; Order of the Arrow; Silver Beaver Award; St. George Award; Camp Director
Member of the Frederick O. Blankenship Post #117 American Legion
Former member board of directors of the United Way of Butler County; Chairman of the Public Employees Division.
Demolay:
Chapter Advisor, Lorraine Chapter, Butler, 1952-1978
Honorary Legion of Honor
Pennsylvania Advisor of the Year 1962
District Deputy, District 12, Member Advisory Council Lorraine Chapter, Butler, 1952-present
Masonic Record:
Past Master Butler Lodge #272 F. & A.M.
Past Presiding Officer:
Butler Royal Arch Chapter #273
Butler Council #61 R. & S.M.
Lorraine Commander #87 Knights Templar
Northwestern PA Past Commanders and Line Officers Association
Council of Anointed Kings
St. John's Conclave Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine (Erie)
Gateway to the West Council Knight Masons of the USA (Pittsburgh)
Transfiguration Tabernacle XXIX Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests (Pittsburgh)
Peninsula Council #87, Allied Masonic Degree (Erie)
Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of PA 1978
Pennsylvania College Societas Rosac in Civitatibus Foederatis (Philadelphia)
Other Masonic Activities:
Secretary, Masonic Association of Butler (Masonic Temple Directors)
Member Syria Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.
Member Butler Caravan no. 14, A.A.O.N.M.S.
Member Butler Shrine Luncheon Club
Member Keystone Priory Knights of the York Cross of Honour (Pittsburgh)
Member Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valleys of New Castle and Pittsburgh Coronted a 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason and Honorary Member of the Supreme Council
Warrant Member Golden Triangle York Rite College No. 32 (Pittsburgh)
Awarded the Order of the Purple Cross and Associate Regent of York Rite Sovereign College of North America
Member Correspondence Circle (Pennsylvania) Quatuor Coronati Lodge #2067 (London)
Grand Steward, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania 1965
Junior Grand Deacon Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania 1966
Member Royal Order of Scotland
Member Mark Lodge #401, Pittsburgh
Grand Lodge 50-year pin 1995
Mr. Graham is survived by a second cousin, Mrs. Sally Cross of Cabot, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Graham is preceded in death by one brother, Harry L. Graham, Jr.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, August 26, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Friday, August 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. with the chaplain of the VA Medical Center, Henry B. Hall officiating. Interment will follow in North Side Cemetery.
Contributions may be sent to St. Peter's Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, 215 East Jefferson Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Moraine Trails Council Endowment Fund, 830 Morton Avenue Ext., Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
