Obituaries by LocationRegis I. Smith
November 16, 1907 - September 16, 2003
Regis I. Smith, 95 of the YMCA Personal Care formerly of New Castle Street, Butler, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born November 16, 1907 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of George Smith and Magdalina Neff.
He retired in 1969 from the Finishing Department of Armco Steel-Butler Operations. Mr. Smith was catholic by faith. He was a faithful member of the Loyal order of the Moose #64 since 1937, where he had been named North Moose, Deputy Grand Moose and Moose Member of the year. He was a bartender at Baker's Inn in Butler during the 1930's. He had been President of the Butler County unit of the Pennsylvania Federation of Fraternal and Social Organizations since 1976. He also enjoyed collecting beer cans and had a collection of over 750 cans. He also built and collected model trains and cars.
Mr. Smith is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, George and Sarann Smith of Butler, Pennsylvania, two grand-daughters, Mrs. George (Kelly) Ferrari of Butler, Pennsylvania, and Tracy Bonetti of Atlanta, Georgia, two Great-Grandsons, Wade and Grant Ferrari, and a Number of Nieces and Nephews.
Preceding him in death
was his wife, Olive Mae Young Smith, who passed away on January 13, 1998, along with three brothers.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 19, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Officer’s and members of Loyal Order of Moose #64 will meet at 6:45 p.m. Friday to conduct memorial services at the Funeral Home.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Robert Frederick Grindel
May 12, 1923 - September 16, 2003
Robert Frederick Grindel, 80 of Maplewood Drive in Butler, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born May 12, 1923 in Irwin, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John J. Grindel and Magdalena George.
He was retired from Armco Steel following 32 years of service. Mr. Grindel was a WW II veteran serving in the Air Force. He was a charter member of St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church where he was a member of Parish Council, member of the ushers club and past president of Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Unionville Grange where he was Master from 1984-1994, and a state grange member. He was an avid home gardener.
Surviving are one son, Robert Dennis Grindel of Libertyville, Illinois, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Rajchel of Butler, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Herman of Butler, Pennsylvania, Seven Grandchildren, three brothers, Ambrose Grindel of Zelienople, Louis Grindel of Evans City, Norbert Grindel of Butler, five sisters, Magdalena Kainz of Pittsburgh, Rose Jesteadt of Prospect, Audrey Mathews of Valencia, Lorraine Bray of Pittsburgh, Lillian Davis of Harrisburg.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Lila Gertrude Grindel, who passed away on March 29, 2003, a sister, Mary Jesteadt and a brother, John Grindel.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 18, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral Home on Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
Services will be held at the St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Friday, September 19, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. with Father James Salberg officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Peters Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to Saint Andrews Roman Catholic Church, 1660 North Main Street Ext., Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
Terry Jean Mitchell
November 25, 1956 - September 16, 2003
Terry Jean Mitchell, 46 of Meadow View Lane, Butler, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 in at her residence.
Born November 25, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Richard A. Wilson and Faye Doan.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Cannan Baptist Church in Covington, Georgia.
Surviving are her husband Rex Leroy Mitchell, a daughter, Mirinda Ellen Wilbert of Butler, Pennsylvania, one grand-daughter, her mother, Mrs. Faye Wilson of Butler, Pennsylvania, four sisters, Joy Skal, Chris Andler, Gayle Wise and Holly Cooper all of Butler, Pennsylvania, and a number of nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation.
Contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, Western Region, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235.
Guy M. Stirling
February 20, 1918 - September 13, 2003
Guy M. Stirling, Jr., 85 formerly of Evans City Road, died Saturday, September 13, 2003 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Grove City.
Born February 20, 1918 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Guy M. Stirling, Sr. and Blanche Fleeger.
He was the owner and operator of Stirling Riding Stables and also was a partner with his brother Chuck in Stirling Feed and Garden Shop. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Stirling was a veteran of WW II serving in the Army.
Surviving are Many Nieces and Nephews.
Preceding him in death was his sister, Blanche Gardner, two brothers Charles F. and William Earl Stirling.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Friday, September 19, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend James Mohr officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Dorothy E. Shanor
October 16, 1921 - September 11, 2003
Dorothy E. Shanor, 81 formerly of West Wayne Street in Butler, died Thursday, September 11, 2003 in Worthington at Adams, in Mars, Pennsylvania.
Born October 16, 1921 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Herman Henry Graff and Gussie Risch.
She was a homemaker. Mrs. Shanor was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Butler.
Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn D. Shanor of Butler, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Joseph (Harriet) Marchitelli of Apollo, Pennsylvania, two sons, Gerald L. Shanor and Paul J. Shanor both of Butler, Pennsylvania, Eight Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren, four Sisters, Mrs. James (Margaret) Balph of Butler, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Frank (Gladys) Rodgers of Jackson Center, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Harold (Thelma Jean) Cross of Butler, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Gerald (Charlotte) Schroth of Grove City, Pennsylvania, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband Joseph B. Shanor who passed away on November 17, 2000, one sister and two brothers.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Sunday, September 14, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the First English Lutheran Church, Monday, September 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend James W. Dolhopf officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to donor's favorite charity.
John W. Ellis
August 3, 1926 - September 11, 2003
John W. Ellis, 77 of Butler, died Thursday, September 11, 2003 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born August 3, 1926 in Bakers Summit, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Daniel Ellis and Blanche Mabel Lydic.
He was a retired Manager for Agway in Brookville. He was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ellis was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving in the South Pacific during WW II. He was a past Grandmaster of the Grange in Roseville, Pennsylvania.
Surviving are his wife, Lois B. Book Ellis, whom he marriage July 3, 1948, three sisters, Luella Ellis of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Hattie Mobley of Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Dorothy Worthing of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, three brothers, Eber Ellis of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, James Ellis of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Lawrence Ellis of Salemville, Pennsylvania, and a number of Nieces and Nephews.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, from Friday, September 12, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend James Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Butler County Unit, P. O. Box 3014, Butler, Pennsylvania 16003.
Helen A. Brier
January 22, 1915 - September 5, 2003
Helen A. Brier, 88 of Nashua, New Hampshire died Friday, September 5, 2003 in Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Mass.
Born January 22, 1915 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Hyman L. Abes and Jennie Swartz.
She was a homemaker. She was a former member of Congregation B'Nai Abraham; and B'Nai Abraham Sisterhood. Mrs. Brier was a life member of Hadassah, Butler Chapter; and council of Jewish Women. She was a member of the Butler Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary and had previously served as a volunteer.
Surviving are three nieces, Paula Rossen Taylor of Nashua, New Hampshire, Rosalind Abes Fields of Pittsford, New York, Claire London of Reston, Virginia, two nephews, Dr. James Rossen of Carmel, California, Dr. Marshall Abes of Atlanta, Georgia, and three Great Nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband Isador Brier, who passed away on September 28, 1970.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Cantor Adriane Caplowe Officiating. Interment will follow in B'Nai Abraham Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, One Station Square, the Landmarks Building, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York, 10605.
