Obituaries by LocationElizabeth "Betty" McCandless
July 24, 1922 - June 24, 2008
Elizabeth "Betty" McCandless, age 85 of Villa Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 5:30 a.m. at her residence.
Born July 24, 1922 in Ottawa, Illinois she was the daughter of the late Michael Protch and the late Anna Pollack.
Mrs. McCandless was rivet heater during the war at Pullman Standard. She retired from the dietary department at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was a former member of St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Womens Auxillary for the Moose Lodge, and a former volunteer at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. McCandless is survived by her two sons, Robert P. (Lisa) McCandless and William M. (Marty) McCandless both of Butler, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Kenneth, Bethann, Rachel, Sara and Jacob, two great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Kristen and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. McCandless was preceded in death
by her husband, Kenneth H. "Bus" McCandless who passed away in May of 1977 and also by one sister and two brothers.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Association, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
Karen Casey
September 14, 1949 - June 25, 2008
Karen Casey, age 58 of East Water Street, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. in the Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born September 14, 1949 in Grove City, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Catherine Delores Hasychak and the late Steve Hasychak.
Mrs. Casey was a registered nurse for Pyramid Healthcare. She was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot. Karen was a graduate of Knoch High School. She received her Associates degree in nursing from Butler County Community College and her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Karen was instrumental in starting the Stephen Ministry Program at her church.
Mrs. Casey is survived by her son, Justin Casey of Valencia, Pennsylvania; two daughters, Debora Twyman and Megan Casey both of Butler, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, her mother, Catherine Delores Hasychak of Butler, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Mike Hasychak, and Steve Hasychak both of Butler, Pennsylvania and by six nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Casey was preceded in death by her father and her sister, June Haney.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Services will be held at the St. Luke Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jason Hoerth and Pastor Barry Keurulainen of St. Luke Lutheran Church officiating.
Eleanor J. Markham
November 21, 1920 - June 25, 2008
Eleanor J. Markham, age 87 of Sunnyview Home, Butler, Pennsylvania, formerly of Mercer Street, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. in the Sunnyview Home.
Born November 21, 1920 in Weirton, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Homer Redd and the late Nellie Glass.
Mrs. Markham was the first executive director of the Butler County Society for Crippled Children and Adults for 19 years. She was also the Administrator of the Children's Rehabilitation Center and for 21 years the Executive Director for the Mid-Western Pennsylvania Heart Association for Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties. Mrs. Markham retired in 1989. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a former member of the Quota Club, and a member of the Butler County Health and Welfare Organizations. She also enjoyed making crafts.
Mrs. Markham is survived by her two sons, Ronald Markham, Jr. and Donald Markham both of Butler, Pennsylvania; and a daughter, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one brother, Homer L. Redd of Ligonier, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Mary Brown of and Mrs. Otto (Lois Elma) Blymiller both of Butler, Pennsylvania and also by seven nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Markham was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald M. Markham who passed away on June 13, 1999.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend J. David Panther of First United Methodist Church officiating. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Devotion, Butler County Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
Mary L. Brady
June 14, 1934 - June 26, 2008
Mary L. Brady, age 74 of Sunnyview Home, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. in the Sunnyview Home.
Born June 14, 1934 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Johnston and the late Mary E. Atkinson.
Mrs. Brady was a homemaker and she was a member of the Church of the Living Word.
Mrs. Brady is survived by her husband, Edwin C. Brady whom she marriage on December 8, 1952, by one daughter, Diana Amos of Butler, Pennsylvania; two sons, Matthew W. Brady of Yadkinville, North Carolina, Thomas K. Brady of Butler, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy of Butler, Pennsylvania and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Brady was preceded in death by one brother and one great-grandchild.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor William Glassman of the Church of the Living Word officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Blanche Kruh Abbatiello
November 23, 1924 - June 28, 2008
Blanche Kruh Abbatiello, age 83 of Beech Road, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born November 23, 1924 in Bronx, New York she was the daughter of the late Jack Kruh and the late Ada Levy Kruh.
Mrs. Abbatiello was a homemaker. She was a member of Congregation B'Nai Abraham, treasurer of the B'Nai Abraham Sisterhood, a longtime volunteer at The Butler Veteran's Administration Medical Center in the library and in home health services, she was also a volunteer at the Butler Memorial Hospital in pastoral care. Mrs. Abbatiello was a member of the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and belonged to a number of area Bridge Clubs, she was a life member of Hadassah.
Mrs. Abbatiello is survived by her son, Douglas Ian Abbatiello of Sharon, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Louis Kruh of Merrick, New York, and Joel Kruh of Naples, Florida; and by several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Abbatiello was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alfonso Abbatiello on July 22, 1984.
Graveside services will be held at the Congregation B'Nai Abraham Cemetery on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 12:00 noon with Rabbi Walter Boninger formerly of Congregation B'Nai Abraham officiating. Interment will follow in the Congregation B'Nai Abraham Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family of Blanche Abbatiello suggests donations to The Butler Area Public Library, 218 North McKean Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 or to Memorial, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, New York 10087-7106.
Raymond R. Okeson
April 11, 1945 - June 29, 2008
Raymond R. Okeson, age 63 of Old Route 68, Evans City, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 5:45 a.m. at his residence.
Born April 11, 1945 in Butler, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Earl R. Okeson and the late Agnes I. Raybuck Okeson.
Mr. Okeson was a laborer for Armco. He was protestant by faith. Mr. Okeson was a graduate of Butler High School and Butler County Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he worked on board of the Air Craft Carriers.
Mr. Okeson is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Okeson; brother, William Okeson; two sisters, Sandra Anderson, Donna Uber; step-son, Robert Curzi; and by two grandchildren.
Mr. Okeson was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania and are private.
Contributions may be made to Butler County Humane Society, 1027 Evans City Road, Renfrew, Pennsylvania 16053.
