Barry L. “Chipper” Hile Jr., 48, of Fenelton, passed away Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.  Barry was born in Grove City on March 4, 1973.  He was the son of Barbara A. Price Hile of Chicora and the late Barry L. Hile Sr.  Chipper was a 1992 graduate of Karns City Area High School and had been employed as a welder by CID Associates in Sarver.  He was a member of Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic...

Leo R. Ratcliff Sr., 51, of Ratcliff Lane, Slippery Rock, formerly of Fenelton, “went home to go fishin’” late Saturday evening, April 3, 2021 at the home of his grandmother in Summit Twp. while surrounded by his family. Leo was born in Butler on November 9, 1969. He was the son of Larry R. and Nancy Lee Mohan Ratcliff of Slippery Rock. He was a 1987 graduate of Butler High School.   He was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Herman. Leo was self-employed for...

Shannon J. “Chaka” Young Carbin, 50, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home. Shannon was born in Butler on May 23, 1970.  She was the daughter of Theodore Young of Butler and the late Marion G. Rupert Young. She was an avid Steeler fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  In her earlier years, she had been employed at The Last Laugh in Chicora. Surviving are two children, Anthony S. “Tony” Carbin and his...

Michael L. Shake, 66, of Chicora, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, March 25, 2021 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh while in the company of his loving wife, daughter, and grandson. Michael was born in Louisville, KY on October 11, 1954.  He was the son of the late Roy and Lillian Wallis Shake. He was a graduate of Fairdale High School in Kentucky and had attended a vocational school for electrician training. In his earlier years, he had been employed by General...

William M. “Bill” Whitehill, 81, of Knox, a well-known former Emlenton resident and retired bank officer, entered heaven’s gates early Monday morning, March 22, 2021 at his home while in the company of his loving wife and grandson. William was born on November 6, 1939 in Hilliards.  He was the son of the late John G. and Agnes Vorous Whitehill. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Emlenton High School and attended Oil City Business School.  He began his banking career in...

Alfred A. “Fred” Angiolieri, 79, of East Brady, a well-known former Petrolia resident, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, March 20, 2021 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side. Alfred was born in Butler on February 9, 1942.  He was the son of the late Adolfo and Altumira Teglia Angiolieri. He was a 1959 graduate of Butler High School and was a member of the Petrolia Presbyterian Church. Fred was married in Chicora on June 9,...

George R. “Chip” Whipkey III, 64, of Ford City, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. George was born in Bellefonte, Centre County, on January 29, 1957.  He was the son of the late George R. II and Marjorie Kane Whipkey. He was a 1975 graduate of Kittanning High School.  He attended Penn State University and graduated from Triangle Technical Institute.  He was of the Protestant faith. George had been employed as...

James E. “Jim” Anderson, 57, of Buena Vista Rd., Chicora, passed away Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. James was born in Butler on July 15, 1963.  He was the son of Shirley Frye Anderson of Chicora and the late Clarence Anderson. He attended Moniteau schools and had been employed at Oesterling’s Dairy Farm in Chicora. In his earlier years, he had attended the Concord Presbyterian Church in Hooker. Mr. Anderson...

Anna Lanterman, 98, of Waldorf, MD formerly of Chicora, Sugarcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., passed away following a long illness on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at The Charleston Senior Facility in Waldorf, MD. Anna was born in Kaylor on March 1, 1923.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Barnhart Wiles.  Anna attended school in Kaylor.   Anna was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Lanterman, whom she married on September 6, 1941 at St....

Tina Marie Winters, 44, of Brownsville, Fayette County, formerly of Chicora, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday morning, March 5, 2021 at home.   Tina was born on January 5, 1977 in Philadelphia. She was the daughter and step-daughter of Cindy L. Moore Cumberland, and Mark C. Cumberland, respectively, of Chicora, and the daughter of Gregory D. Loos Sr., of Karns City. She was a 1995 graduate of Moniteau High School, and later graduated from Butler County Community...