He loved to go fishing and target shooting at Summit Twp Sportsman’s Club. Donald was known for being selfless and having a great sense of humor.

Father of Pat McIlvain; brother of Nancy Secunda; grandfather of Harriet and Georgeanne McIlvain.

Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Thanh.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 1 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Full military honors will immediately follow in the funeral home. Burial will be held privately.

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Barbara worked at Jack & Jill cleaners and retired from Nationwide Insurance after 23 years.

She will be forever loved and missed by all who knew her.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Barbara L. Ross; grandchildren, Tiffany Blackwell and Bryan Ross; great grandson, Leland Blackwell; brother, Philip Loverick; nephews, Philip Jr (Dawn) and Gregory (Sheri) Loverick; and niece Joni Beth Loverick.

Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Loverick Condo.

Family and friends are invited to a Catholic Blessing Service and committal prayers at 12 PM on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in Butler. All arrangements were made through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.

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Born May 20, 1938, he was a son of the late John D. Povlick, Sr. and Mary E. Fediaczko Povlick.

After graduating from Butler High School, Jack worked at Butler Armco until retiring in 1996 after 38 years of service.

He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, where he and his late wife, Bertha, volunteered for many years helping to make the church’s famous pirohis.

Those who knew Jack will remember him for his interesting stories, his strong-willed personality, and his generous heart.

Jack is survived by his brother, William Povlick, of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Bertha J. Lasichak Povlick, who passed away Sept 14, 2019; and his sister, Betty Pfabe.

There will be no visitation, and services and burial will be private.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home Downtown, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

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Richard “Dick” P. Marburger, age 84, of Evans City, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, while under the care of AHN Wexford Hospital.

Born on November 6, 1941, in Evans City, he was the son of the late Paul and Olive (Hemphill) Marburger.

Dick worked for 61 years at Marburger Farm Dairy in Evans City where his knack for numbers and mathematical mind were instrumental in managing the dairy’s accounts and delivery routes. He also volunteered with Callery Fire Department, Harmony Moose Lodge, Evans City VFW, and Callery Baseball. He was a loving husband and father and a great spoiler of his grandchildren. He grew up in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Evans City, and he was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Butler.

Dick leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Marcia J. (Fetterman) Marburger; his children, Tina (Ted) Hawkins of Forest City, NC, Joe (Heather) Marburger of Haslet, TX, Ed (Kelly McLafferty) Marburger of Renfrew, PA, and Joyce Dunlap of Butler, PA; his grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlyn, Chance, Natalie, Ella, Jordan, Matthew, and Nathan; and his siblings, Larry Marburger and Janice Marburger of Evans City.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his siblings, Gerald Marburger and Karen Marburger, and his daughter-in-law, Rachel Marburger.

Family and friends will be received from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Boylan Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 856 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Rd, Butler, PA 16001.

Dick will be laid to rest at Butler County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick’s memory to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Rd, Butler, PA 16001.

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She was born on March 21, 1934 to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Halasy) Kirkwood.

Marion graduated from Butler High School in 1949, where she had the honor of serving as the commencement speaker. Throughout her career, she worked as a secretary for several organizations, including C.A. Snyder Pontiac, the VA Hospital, A. Craig and Margaret Phillips Succop, and Dr. Nallathambi Associates. She also worked in the Registrar and Admissions Office at Butler County Community College (BC3), where she retired after 14 years of service.

Marion was a past president of the BC3 Secretarial Union and a former member and officer of the Penn Township Woman’s Club. She was actively involved with Boy Scouts of America Troop 34 and Pack 53, as well as Nixon United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She also served as treasurer of Nixon Preschool and United Methodist Women and was involved in numerous other church committees.

Marion was an avid sports fan who especially enjoyed cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams and the Butler BlueSox. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, playing cards, and attending performances by the Butler County Symphony Orchestra.

She is survived by sons; James (Cara) Percy, Jon (Monica) Percy, Mark (Carole) Percy, Thomas (Carla) Percy, and Roger (Lisa) Percy, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson, brother, Paul Kirkwood, Jr.; sister, Carol Sawford, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Percy, whom she married May 10, 1952 and passed away on April 21, 2008

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler PA 16001, with a funeral service immediately following at 8:00 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., with Pastor Chris McGrady from Bright Hope Community Church officiating.

She will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Burial Estates.

All who knew Marion are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Born and raised in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, Roberta spent much of her life in Butler, where she built a life rooted in family, faith, and the things that brought her joy.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Roberta’s faith was an important part of her life. She found comfort, strength, and community through her church and the beliefs she held dear.

Roberta had a special love for genealogy and family history. She enjoyed tracing her family’s roots, discovering stories from generations past, and preserving the connections that make each family unique. Her appreciation for those who came before her was a reflection of the importance she placed on family and the bonds that carry through generations.

Roberta is survived by her children, Tiffany O’Donoghue, Andrea Martin, and Brian Haigh; her grandson, Blaton Martin; her parents, Maryanne McIlwain and Tom of Apollo, Pennsylvania; and her siblings, Leigh Bishop, Becky Hixenbaugh, and Jay Bishop.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Kelly O’Donoghue.

Roberta’s life was one of faith, family, and a deep appreciation for the generations that came before her. While she spent so much of her life discovering and preserving her family’s history, she now leaves behind a story of her own, one that will continue through the lives and memories of those who loved her.

All services will be held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.

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Throughout his life, he worked at the Russelton Coal Mine, the Anthony F. Corrado Insurance Agency and most recently was the CEO of Blue Mountain Energy and Penn Star Ventures.

He had a love for dirt track racing, which he started in 1980, and was the proud owner of Joe Corrado Racing and the #10 cars. He owned and operated a very successful racing team and was a pivotal figure in the Western Pennsylvania racing scene.

Joe played softball for numerous years for Tarentum Moose, coached JV Basketball, senior league and legion baseball for Deer Lakes. He also enjoyed bowling, muscle cars and collecting trains.

Joe is survived by his children: Joseph (Chrissy) Corrado, Angela (Gary Kriess) Hoppe and Tammy (Valry Pierre) Corrado; his partner of 18 years, Mary Fleeger; siblings: Anthony Jr “Tony” (Bonnie) Corrado, Michael Corrado and Christopher (Kristina Pernick) Corrado; grandchildren: Kylah, Mason, Nicolas, Valen and Taryn; several nieces and nephews; his previous wife of 32 years, Susan Whitelaw Corrado and son-in-law, Mark Hoppe.

Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Chrissy and son-in-law, Valry.

All services were held through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Mausoleum entombment was held privately at Calvary Cemetery in Butler.

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Born Jan. 7, 1938, in Butler, he was a son of the late Mario “Mutts” Grossi and Rosemary T. Horan Grossi.

Jim was a 1956 graduate of Butler High School, where he was voted “Best Dancer”.

Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed as a safety inspector at Pullman Standard until it closed, and then he worked at Indspec until his retirement in 2002. He also painted houses, which was a job that he really enjoyed.

Jim was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Michael Roman Catholic Church. He was a big Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. 

He is survived by five children, Deanna Weaver, of Butler, Rev. Anthony (James) Grossi, OSB, of Latrobe, Pa., John W. Grossi and his wife, Cheryl, of Cabot, Mark Grossi, of Butler, and Lisa Thomas, of South Carolina; six grandchildren, Christopher Michaels, Krysti Weaver, Tiffany Weaver, Geoffrey Miller, Jr. and his wife, Tracey, Victory Michalski, and Nash Michalski and his wife, Nicole; six great-grandchildren, Riah, Trinity, Levi, Adalyn, Clara, and Violet; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Gayle Fagan Grossi, whom he married Aug. 2, 1969, and who passed away Nov. 14, 2020; and his brother, John T. Grossi. 

There will be no visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at All Saints Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler. Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, OSB, of St. Vincent Archabbey, will be the celebrant, and Jim’s son. Father Anthony Grossi, OSB, will serve as concelebrant. 

Entombment will be in Mary, Mother of Mercy Mausoleum at Saint Vincent Cemetery, Latrobe, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of James J. Grossi, Sr. to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or stjude.org 

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home South Side, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

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Born in Butler on Sept. 12, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Cyril Hesidenz and Helen Grace O’Donnell Hesidenz.

Lois loved traveling the United States with her mother. She enjoyed painting, assembling puzzles, and playing cards. She looked forward to craft nights. Lois especially enjoyed crocheting baby blankets for everyone in the family. She was a girl who loved her family, wine, gardening, and her flowers.

She was a member of Sts. Francis and Clare Parish, St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church.

Lois is survived by three nieces, Donna Kuhns, Deanna Blust and her husband, William, and Tammy Mennor and her husband. Jeff; five nephews, Rick McKivigan and his wife, Sandy, Ray McKivigan and his wife, Charlotte, Ryan McKivigan and his wife, Amy, Brian Hesidenz and his wife, Tracy, and Greg Hesidenz and his wife, Jen; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Marie McKivigan; her brother, Rodney Hesidenz; and five nephews, Doug Hesidenz, Ron McKivigan, Rob McKivigan, Josh Mennor, and Andy McKivigan.

Family and friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home Downtown, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Sts. Francis and Clare Parish, St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Rd., Butler, with Rev. Matt McClain officiating.

Burial will take place in St. Wendelin Cemetery.

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Born on December 26, 1930, in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, Dolores was the daughter of the late Chester Elwood Montgomery and Dolores Arnold Montgomery. She was the oldest of three sisters.

A 1948 graduate of Har-Brack High School, Dolores went on to work as an executive secretary at Alcoa. She had a love of learning and pursued numerous college courses in business and nursing.

On October 20, 1956, she married John Linnon, with whom she shared 46 happy years of marriage before his passing in 2002.

One of her greatest joys in life was being a mother. She poured her heart into raising her four sons, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and a warm welcome for all. Her door was always open, and many neighborhood children gathered around her table, enjoying a home-cooked meal. As her family grew, she embraced being a grandmother with that same boundless love and devotion, taking pride and joy in her grandchildren. For Dolores, family was always at the heart of everything she did.

Dolores was a woman of deep Christian faith who loved the Lord and found great joy in reading and sharing the Gospels. Her faith was not simply something she spoke about, but something she lived through her kindness, compassion, and genuine concern for others.

Throughout her life, Dolores was actively involved in her community, including the Butler County Symphony, the American Cancer Society, and Meals on Wheels.

Those who knew Dolores will remember her remarkable optimism and joyful outlook on life. Even in the most difficult circumstances, she remained positive and lifted the spirits of those around her. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor and a gift for storytelling, often sharing memories with a familiar twinkle in her eye.

Blessed with an exceptionally sharp memory, Dolores could recall names, dates, and family stories with accuracy, even in her final days. She had a passion for genealogy and took great pleasure in preserving and sharing her family’s history. She was also known for her keen intuition.

Above all, Dolores will be remembered as a genuinely kind and caring woman whose faith, laughter, wisdom, and unwavering positivity were gifts to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

She is survived by her four sons, Michael Linnon and Timothy Linnon, both of Butler; Patrick (Therese) Linnon of Hermitage; and Brion (Erin) Linnon of Butler; her beloved grandchildren, Connor and Madeleine Linnon; her sister, Jane (Al) Bittcher of Zelienople; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Dolores was preceded in death by her grandson, Ethan Linnon, and her sister, Shirley (Ray) Schmuhl.

Dolores leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, kindness, and joy. While she will be deeply missed, her family takes comfort in the countless memories she created the wisdom she shared, and the example she set of finding goodness and happiness in every season of life. Her beautiful spirit and the twinkle in her eye will never be forgotten.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 5-7 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. 0WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Burial will be held privately.

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