Shirley J. Renwick, 76, of Knox, Salem Twp., Clarion Co., passed away peacefully while in the company of her family Sunday morning, April 14, 2024 at Clarion Hospital. Shirley was born in Grove City, Mercer Co., on September 12, 1947.  She was the daughter of Alma Jean Berlin Sheesley of Emlenton and the late Harry G. “Hen” Sheesley. She was a 1965 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School and was employed as a baker at Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe in Erie.  In her...

Larry G. Rettig, 74, of Fenelton, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Larry was born in Grove City on January 19, 1950. He was the son of the late Ralph G. andV irginia Sweeney Rettig. He was a 1970 graduate of Butler Area High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and theA rmy National Guard. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972 and the U.S. Army National Guard from 1984-2006 and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving in Iraq...

Georgie K. “George” Ion, 72, of Chicora, formerly of Karns City, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, April 5, 2024 at his residence. Georgie was born in Butler on September 25, 1951. He was the son of Joan Cousins Ion Barger of Karns City and the late George Ion. He attended school in Karns City and Ford City and later obtained his GED. In his younger years he was employed by the rubber plant in Kittanning and later worked in the construction trade. He was a United...

Louise M. Slagle, 96, of Bruin, passed away late Saturday evening, March 30, 2024 at Parker Personal Care. Louise was born in Petrolia on July 27, 1927.  She was the daughter of the late Henry and Annie Moore Barger. She was a graduate of Petrolia High School.  Louise was a long time member of Faith Community United Methodist Church in Bruin and a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed working in her yard, watching college basketball, looked forward to going out to eat with Don and...

William Allen “Bill” Schneider, 91, of Chicora, a retired Pennsylvania State Police Trooper, passed away early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh while in the company of his loving wife and family. William was born in Jeannette, Westmoreland County on August 7, 1932.  He was the son of the late William Schneider and Margaret Bold Schneider Maier. Bill attended school in Jeanette. He served as a military policeman in the United...

Gary R. Groves, 87, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, joined God’s angel choir on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. Gary was born in Kaylor on November 6, 1936.  He was the son of the late Margaret (Wiles) Groves and Gerald “Jake” Groves. Gary was a 1954 graduate of Fairview Twp. Karns City High School. He lived most of his life in Petrolia, Chicora and most recently, Butler. He was very proud of his first job where he was awarded the Butler Eagle paperboy of the year...

Austin Douglas “Macky” McAnallen, 26, of West Sunbury, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2024 following a long and courageous battle with mental illness. Austin was born in Butler on August 19, 1997. He was the son of Douglas A. McAnallen, of Butler and Veronica R. “Rhonda” Spiker McAnallen, of West Sunbury. Austin was a 2016 graduate of Moniteau High School and had been employed at To The Limit Motorsportz in Saxonburg. He was a talented...

Julie L. Schwabenbauer, 63, of Cowansville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024. Julie was born in Brookville, Jefferson County, on April 23, 1960.  She was the daughter of the late James Leo and Lida M. Elliott Schwabenbauer. She was a graduate of Redlands Senior High School in California.  Julie was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan. She enjoyed the outdoors, trips to Florida and most especially the company of her...

Jean M. Leech, 94 years old, passed away March 20, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter Jessica, in Virginia, following a brief illness.  Born January 10, 1930, daughter to Oran & Elsie Faye (Guthrie) Peat, in Peat Hollow, Worthington, Jean was the last surviving member of her family.  “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — A.A. Milneworth Jean was a renaissance woman in such a way that she perfected many things in her...

Valjean A. MacKrell, 77, of Chicora, went to be with the Lord late Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024 at Butler Memorial Hospital while in the company of her loving family. Valjean was born in Butler on August 1, 1946.  She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Leech Lucas. She was a graduate of Butler High School.  She was a long time member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church in Butler as well as St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in the Village of North Oakland. Valjean was...