Rachel M. Northime

Rachel M. Northime, 74, of North Main Street, Chicora, passed away Wednesday morning, May 18, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Rachel was born in Butler on February 15, 1942. She was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Codispot Varano. Mrs. Northime was a 1960 graduate of Butler High School. She was a long time member of Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church in Chicora. She enjoyed flower gardening, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Rachel enjoyed the company of her family, most especially her grandchildren. She worked for the family grocery business in Emlenton for many years.

Rachel is survived by her husband, Robert L. Northime Sr., whom she married at St. Michael Church in Butler on July 18, 1964. Also surviving are three children, Lisa A. Fleeger and her husband, Jay, Robert L. Northime Jr., and Timothy J. Northime, all of Chicora; four grandchildren, Sara E. Fleeger of Monroeville, Jacob R. Fleeger, serving with the US Navy in Great Lakes, IL, Cody J. Northime, and Samantha L. Northime, both of Chicora; two brothers, Pasquale “Pat” Varano, and Dominic Varano, a sister, Mary Ann Henry, all of Butler, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Varano, and Connie Cavalero, as well as an infant brother.

A private visitation and blessing service officiated by the Rev. Rick Thompson, pastor of Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church, will be held at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora. Interment will be in Hemphill Cemetery.

For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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