All Obituaries

Janet I Hudak, age 83, of Prospect, PA; passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Celebration Villa Personal Care Home in Chippewa. Born October 4,1942 in Grove City; she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Black Wible. She graduated from Sharon High School in 1960. She enjoyed swimming and in her early years she was a lifeguard at the Sharon pool. She was employed by Sharon Metal in West Middlesex, PA and later as a bank teller for First National Bank of Slippery ...

William E. Pollack, 91, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2026. Born on November 10, 1934, in Butler, Pennsylvania, William was raised on the family farm, a place that shaped his strong work ethic and love of the outdoors. He graduated from Butler High School in 1952 and went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career with Armco, where he worked for 42 years after retiring.  He was a faithful member of the Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church, ...

Amy Joy Sallmen, age 51, of Butler passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, June 22,2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Born January 20,1975 in Butler; she was the beloved daughter of the late Shirley Jean Barraclough Jones. She lived a relaxed life and enjoyed playing games on her phone. She cherished her companionship with her dog Princess and her cat Tabby. Amy is survived by her son Tyler Sallmen of Renfrew; her sister Melissa (George, Jr.) Burr of Butler; nephew ...

Linda Belle Huff, age 81, formerly of Prospect, peacefully passed away Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, in Eighty Four, PA while under hospice care with family by her side. Born April 18, 1945, in Butler; she was the daughter of the late Ralph Jacob and Arlene Mae Kuehner Johnston. In the 1970’s and 1980’s Linda was a realtor for the former Weldon-West Agency.  Then in the 1990’s she ventured into the Restaurant Bar business where she owned and operated MRT’s ...

Adele M Madey, age 74, of Butler, passed away Thursday, June 18,2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born May 24,1952 in Pittsburgh, PA; she was the daughter of the late Walter P and Anna R Logut Madey. She retired from the Underground Mines in Boyers where she worked as a data transcriber. Adele was an animal lover, she also enjoyed reading and going to camp. She is survived by her daughters Nicole (Jason) Allen of Slippery Rock and Tyrell Pflugh of Butler; and her grandchildren Ezra Allen ...

Richard George Armstrong, age 61, of Evans City; passed away Tuesday, June 16,2026. Born September 13,1964 in Bellevue, Allegheny County. Richard was mechanically gifted and could fix just about anything, and he spent most of his working life as a heavy-duty truck mechanic for his dad at TruckMart USA on Route 422 in Prospect. He was also known for his kind heart and willingness to help anyone in need, showing that kindness through everyday acts of service, especially in the care and ...

Kathryn Louise Paff Barnhart, age 71, of Ambridge, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 13,2026 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness. Born February 19,1955 in Pittsburgh, PA; she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine Rickley Paff. A proud graduate of Bellevue High School Class of 1973, where she faithfully attended her class reunions. She owned and operated Perfectly Polished Nail Salon in the Bellevue area until her retirement last year. She enjoyed going ...

Timothy Earl Cotten, age 57 of Freedom, Pa; passed away Thursday, June 11,2026 in the Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, following a 6-year courageous battle with cancer. Born January 10,1969 in Butler; he was the son of the late Earl and Emily Frey Cotten. He was a 1987 graduate of Slippery Rock Area High School. Tim worked at VEKA in Fombell, PA where he was a dedicated hard-working operator for over 30 years. Known as Timmy or sometimes Chuck Norris, he was known for his humor and ...

Shirley J. (Allen) Miller, age 91, of Parker Personal Care Home, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, June 2,2026 while under hospice care. Born April 9,1935 in Distant, PA; she was the daughter of the late Harry W and Helen K Hilliard Allen. She and her first husband Darl owned and operated the former Bish’s Market in New Bethlehem, PA. Upon moving to the Butler area, she worked in housekeeping at the Butler Memorial Hospital and worked in the meat department at the former ...

Ronald D. "Red" Schnelle, age 78, a life-long resident of Portersville, passed away on Sunday, May 31 ,2026 at his home, following an illness. He was born on January 10,1948 in New Castle, PA, the second of four sons to Arthur G. and Thelma P. (Weidenhof) Schnelle. Ron graduated from Slippery Rock Area Joint High School in 1966. He worked at Pullman standard Butler Works until he was drafted, and then again after his service until the plant closed in 1982. He then began his ...