Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
James C. Tidball
April 7, 1920 - September 5, 2003
James C. Tidball, 83 of Butler, died Friday, September 5, 2003 at Sunnyview Home.
Born April 7, 1920 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of James P. Tidball and Grace L. Cook.
He retired in 1985 as a Representative/Manager for M. Rom and Sons (Wholesale Grocery) and previously worked for Weirton Steel Company as an electrician. He was a member of Christ Outreach Church. Mr. Tidball was an Alumni of C. P. Connley Trade School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines serving in WW II.
Surviving are his wife, Buelah Mae (Wagner) Tidball whom he married
on August 24, 1938, two Daughters, Mrs. Robert (Peggy Ann) J. Jamison of Meridian, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Larry (Becky) Weist of Hanover, Pennsylvania, Six Grandchildren, Four Great-Grandchildren, One Niece.
Preceding him in death was his brother.
Private services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Interment will be in the Saxonburg cemetery.
Dorothy E. Shanor
October 16, 1921 - September 11, 2003
Dorothy E. Shanor, 81 formerly of West Wayne Street in Butler, died Thursday, September 11, 2003 in Worthington at Adams, in Mars, Pennsylvania.
Born October 16, 1921 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Herman Henry Graff and Gussie Risch.
She was a homemaker. Mrs. Shanor was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Butler.
Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn D. Shanor of Butler, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Joseph (Harriet) Marchitelli of Apollo, Pennsylvania, two sons, Gerald L. Shanor and Paul J. Shanor both of Butler, Pennsylvania, Eight Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren, four Sisters, Mrs. James (Margaret) Balph of Butler, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Frank (Gladys) Rodgers of Jackson Center, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Harold (Thelma Jean) Cross of Butler, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Gerald (Charlotte) Schroth of Grove City, Pennsylvania, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband Joseph B. Shanor who passed away on November 17, 2000, one sister and two brothers.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Sunday, September 14, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the First English Lutheran Church, Monday, September 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend James W. Dolhopf officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to donor's favorite charity.
Margie Evelyn Young Phipps
November 20, 1921 - February 7, 2004
Margie Evelyn Young Phipps, age 82 of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Center, Sligo, Pennsylvania, formerly of Miller Street in Butler, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 11:45 A.M. in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Apollo, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County on November 20,1921, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Young and Ferne Wagner Young.
Mrs. Phipps was a homemaker and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
She was married
to Robert Briggs Phipps, he preceded her in death on August 27,1999.
Mrs. Phipps is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Darlene) Diller of Tucson, Arizona, three sons, Robert Briggs Phipps, Jr. of Payson, Arizona, William Randall Phipps of Salisbury, North Carolina, James Marshall Phipps of Chicora, Pennsylvania, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Salisbury of Butler, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Olive Edna Roxburry Hulick of Prospect, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Wilda Stevenson of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania and also many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Phipps was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
There will be no public visitation and funeral services will be private. Internment will take place in Greenlawn Burial Estates Franklin Township, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
Roy T. Plaisted
September 23, 1910 - February 5, 2004
Roy Thomas Plaisted, 93 formerly of Dutchtown Road, Butler, died Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 3:45 a.m. at the Rockdale Personal Care Home.
Born September 23, 1910 in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Floyd C. Plaisted and Nellie Marie Hammiel.
He was a mill clerk in the hot mill for Armco Steel/AK Steel. He was a member of Community Alliance church, active with his church.
Mr. Plaisted is survived by his wife, Wilma Geraldine Plaisted, whom he married
on July 10, 1937, one son, Ralph D. Plaisted of Butler, Pennsylvania, one sister, Bertha Hollefreund of Butler, Pennsylvania, one grand-daughter, and one great grandson.
Mr. Plaisted was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, February 8, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., on Monday, February 9, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend David Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions may be sent to Meals on Wheels, 218 East Jefferson Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
Irene L. Matson
June 30 1915 - February 4, 2004
Irene L. Matson, age 88 of Wesbury Community Home, Meadville, Pennsylvania formerly of Butler and Beaver Dam Road, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 6:20 P.M. at The Wesbury Community Home.
Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 30, 1915,she was the daughter of the late Phillip David Taylor and Anna Jean Coon.
Mrs. Matson had been employed as a cook and waitress at Michael's Restaurant and at the South Butler Fire Hall. She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, and a life member of South Butler Fire Hall.
She is survived by her husband, Clair Matson of Butler, Pennsylvania, three daughters: Mrs. Bernard (Jane) Schaffner Jr. of Meadville, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Horstman of Butler, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Bruce (Carroll) Hadley of Williamston, South Carolina, four sons: Bernard (Buck) Birckbichler of Titusville, Pennsylvania, William (Bill) Birckbichler, Dennis Matson, and Gary Matson of Butler, Pennsylvania, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson and one sister.
Friends and family of Irene L. Matson will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2004 at The Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc. 124 East North St. Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Beverly A. Haley
November 25, 1941 - February 1, 2004
Beverly A. Haley, 62 formerly of Dutchtown Road, Butler, died Sunday, February 1, 2004 at 11:35 p.m. at Sunnyview Home.
Born November 25, 1941 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. Scott, Sr. and Garnet Bauman.
Mrs. Haley was a homemaker. She was a member of Thorncreek Methodist Church. She had been an avid bowler with the Oneida Valley Bowling League.
Mrs. Haley is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Brenda) Neff of Chicora, Pennsylvania, three brothers, Richard (Scotty) Scott of Fenelton, Pennsylvania, Rodney Scott of Herman, Pennsylvania, Frank Elroy Scott of Meridian, Pennsylvania, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her husband William J. Haley, Sr., who passed away on June 15, 1996, a son, brother and sister.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, February 5, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Richard Feagin Officiating. Interment will follow in Evans City cemetery.
John C. Cochran
March 18, 1924 - February 1, 2004
John C. Cochran, 79 of Kemar Drive, Butler, died Sunday, February 1, 2004 at 12:50 a.m. in Sunnyview Home.
Born March 18, 1924 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John Earl Cochran and Iva Mae Barnhart.
Mr. Cochran worked as a clerk for the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad. He was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Cochran was a veteran of the U. S. Army and World War II. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed camping, hunting, boating and water skiing and snowmobiling. He was a former Scoutmaster with troop #12 of St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Mr. Cochran is survived by his wife, Lois E. (Elliott) Cochran, whom he married
on June 5, 1948, one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Cheryl) King of West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, two sons, Bruce J. Cochran and Robert E. Cochran both of Butler, Pennsylvania, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and five nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cochran is preceded in death by his brother.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Richard J. Leseganich officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Contributions may be sent to the Hospice Program of the Visiting Nurses Association, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
Katherine E. Herlinger
March 21, 1918 - January 31, 2004
Katherine E. Herlinger, 85 of White Oak Drive, Butler, died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 6:10 a.m. in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born March 21, 1918 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of John J. Caine and Florence Billingsley.
She was a homemaker. Mrs. Herlinger was a member of First United Methodist Church, member of the Pilgrim Sunday School Class and Queen Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge #463 and a member of the A.A.R.P. and Tanglewood Senior Center.
Mrs. Herlinger is survived by one son, David A. Herlinger of Butler, Pennsylvania, One Grand-daughter, One Great Grand-son, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Herlinger is preceded in death by her husband Harold C. Herlinger, who passed away on June 1, 1968, by one son, one grandson, two sisters and one brother.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., February 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend J. David Panther officiating. Interment will follow in North Side cemetery.
Katherine E. Herlinger
March 21, 1918 - January 31, 2004
Katherine E. Herlinger, 85 of White Oak Drive, Butler, died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 6:10 a.m. in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born March 21, 1918 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of John J. Caine and Florence Billingsley.
She was a homemaker. Mrs. Herlinger was a member of First United Methodist Church, member of the Pilgrim Sunday School Class and Queen Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge #463 and a member of the A.A.R.P. and Tanglewood Senior Center.
Mrs. Herlinger is survived by one son, David A. Herlinger of Butler, Pennsylvania, One Grand-daughter, One Great Grand-son, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Herlinger is preceded in death by her husband Harold C. Herlinger, who passed away on June 1, 1968, by one son, one grandson, two sisters and one brother.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., February 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend J. David Panther officiating. Interment will follow in North Side cemetery.
