All Obituaries

Daniel Joseph Swartz, age 54, of Butler; passed away Sunday, May 7,2023 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness, with his family by his side. Born February 5,1969 in Pittsburgh, PA; he is the son of Daniel J. and Theresa M. Klir Swartz. He was presently employed as the Vice President of Marketing at WesBanco Bank, Inc., at the Ellwood City location.  He was a member of the ABA, American Bankers Association. Dan was currently serving on the Board of Directors for the...

Lee Roy McCandless of Butler, Pennsylvania left this world on Monday, April 17th, at home two days before his 65th birthday with his best friend and love of his life of 32 years his wife, Cathy, by his side. Cancer was the only thing that could steal this mountain of a man from his family. Lee retired from Shields Asphalt Paving. He may have paved a road in every state this side of the Mississippi, but his true labor of love was his farm. He was 7th generation beef cattle and potato farmer....

Amanda “Mandy” Katherine Platt, age 33, of Hesperia, Michigan, passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on Friday, March 31, in Michigan, when she and her daughter were hit by a truck driving over his center line, while impaired.  Born July 20, 1989 in Warren, Ohio; she was the daughter of John Abraham and Anitta Ronnel Moon Platt. Mandy was a housewife who enjoyed raising her daughter.  She loved animals, enjoyed completing sudoku and word search puzzles.  She...

Richard Edward Weber, Jr., age 49, of Butler passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in the Butler Memorial Hospital, following health complications. Born July 3, 1973 in Butler, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Colista M. Shuler Weber, Sr. He worked for over 20 years in the local Bricklayers Union. Richard enjoyed the sport of motor cross, spending many hours in the garage and racing for 12 years.  He loved going to camp with his family and riding motorcycles. He is...

Arthur “Artie” Daniel Marbell, Jr., age 73 of Prospect, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023 while at the inpatient hospice in the VA Butler Healthcare Community Living Center.   “When they lay me down someday My soul will rise, then fly away.  This old world will turn around, I’ll be at peace when they lay me down.” Born October 25, 1949 in Butler; he was the son of the late Arthur D. and Clara Attenberg Marbell, Sr. He was a US Army...

Pamela K. Dunn Raisley, age 65, of Frederick, Colorado, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, after a seven year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  In her final days, she was surrounded by her loving family. Born October 9, 1957 in Grove City, Pa; she was the only daughter and 3rd child of the late Raymond and Marjorie Dunn.  She grew up and Harrisville, PA and graduated from Slippery Rock High School where she met the love of her life, Charles W. Raisley of Portersville,...

 Peter Joseph Campbell, age 71, of Butler, passed away Monday morning, February 13, 2023. Born September 1, 1951 in Butler, he was the son of the late Edward Campbell. Peter retired from Palm Beach County Utilities, where he was an electrician. He was a member of St Paul’s Catholic Church, Butler. He enjoyed outdoor activities in warm weather seasons. Peter is survived by his loving fiance’ Katherine Bowser, of Butler. Cremation services were entrusted to the Raisley...

Colton John Drushel, age 15, of Butler, passed away on Sunday evening, January 22, 2023, from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. Born March 6, 2007 in Butler; he is the son of Neil Raymond Drushel and Paula Ann Strobel Drushel. He was a Sophomore at Slippery Rock Area High School, where he will be remembered for his heart of gold.  He loved family time and looked up to his big brother, always supporting Ethan in his sports.  He enjoyed video gaming, hanging out with...

Rev. Deborah Lynn Crusan, age 67, of Prospect, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Born October 21, 1955 in Butler; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Critchlow  McKinnis. For over 40 years she has served as an ordained Presbyterian minister for many churches in the tri state area.  Currently, she is the Pastor at the West Sunbury Presbyterian Church. Rev. Deb has supported many religious endeavors such...

Roy “Corky” Rodgers Baumann, age 76, of Butler, passed away Friday December 30, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born June 29, 1946 in Allegheny County; he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth Winzeried Baumann. Roy was a US Marine Veteran who faithfully served his country from 1965 to 1967. He retired as an elevator mechanic, where he had worked many jobs from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. Corky enjoyed his family, grandchildren,...