Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Florence G. Frantz
February 13, 1914 - August 16, 2004
Florence G. Frantz, 90 of Butler, died Monday, August 16, 2004 at 6:00 a.m. in Shelbourne Assisted Living.
Born February 13, 1914 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of George Koons and Lena Frech.
She was a packer for R.T. French Foods. Surviving are two daughters, Ms. Marilyn Caplan Quinn of Wildwood, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Linda F. Youells of Palm Bay, Florida.
No public visitation or funeral service will be held. Interment will be at Hillside cemetery in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
Hilma G. Allshouse
June 23, 1920 - August 1, 2004
Hilma G. Allshouse, 84 formerly of Germaine Road, Butler, died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at 5:25 a.m. in Sunnyview Home.
Born June 23, 1920 in Fairmount City, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Edward P. Nale and Eva A. Lerch.
Mrs. Allshouse was a homemaker. She was a member of North Main Street Church of God, and was a member of the Keenagers Sunday School class of her church. She was an alumni of the Clarion Limestone High School, class of 1938.
Mrs. Allshouse is survived by her husband Ivan Jack Allshouse, whom she married
on February 6, 1942, by one daughter, Mrs. Linda C. Neyman-Smith of Butler, Pennsylvania, one son, Keith I. Allshouse of Durham, North Carolina, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Florence George of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Allshouse is preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Kenneth C. Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Joseph H. Fisher
August 7, 1918 - July 14, 2004
Joseph H. Fisher, 85 of Newark, Delaware formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at his residence in Churchman Village.
Born August 7, 1918 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph Fisher and Marjorie Emerick Fisher Monroe.
Mr. Fisher was 1937 graduate of Butler High School in 1937 and a former local YMCA physical education instructor. Following graduation, he worked in Butler for several years as a master auto mechanic prior to enlisting in the U. S. Army. He served for three years with the 1885th Engineering Aviation Battalion and was recommended for officer's candidacy. Shortly after his honorable discharge from military service, Mr. Fisher accepted a position with the Chrysler Corporation, where he would enjoy a long and successful career. He worked as an engineer in a variety of capacities for the company and earned many honors and distinctions including a Quality Engineering Certificate with a score of 98%. During his employment with Chrysler, he also continued his engineering education at the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Fisher retired from Chrysler as a Product Quality Engineer in 1975 after 30 years of service.
A 56-year member of the Masonic order, Mr. Fisher was member of the Masonic Blue Lodge #272, Butler, Pennsylvania, the Valley of Erie Consistory, Erie, Pennsylvania and Syria Shrine Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also attended Masonic meetings in Newark, Delaware. In his leisure time, Mr. Fisher enjoyed golfing, camping, and fishing, especially on the lake in Belgrade, Maryland.
His beloved wife of 56 years, Lucetta M. Swigart Fisher, died in 2001.
Mr. Fisher is survived by two daughters, Deborah L. Burgun, Diane L. Beauchamp, one son, Jeffrey H. Fisher, five grandchildren, Nathan J. Burgun, Daniel J. Burgun, Jennifer C. Burgun, Emily J. Burgun, and Nicole S. Fisher, all of Newark, Delaware, by one brother-in-law, Dale Swigart of Butler, Pennsylvania, and one sister-in-law, Joanne Swigart of Gallup, New Mexico.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Sunday, July 18, 2004 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Steven McGuigan, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Summit Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Contributions may be sent to The American Heart Association, 1096 Old Churchman's Road, Newark, Delaware 19713.
Albert L. "Skip" Brown
August 6, 1926 - July 8, 2004
Albert L. "Skip" Brown, Jr., 77 of Dutchtown Road, Butler, died Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born August 6, 1926 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Albert L. Brown and Rose Ann Christy.
Mr. Brown worked in Plant Protection for Butler Armco (AK Steel). He was an active member of Summit Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and WW II. He was a member of the Jefferson Grange #1373, VFW Post 249, Armco Retirees Association. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed bowling and was a former Cub Scout leader. He was a devoted husband, loving father and the greatest of grandfathers.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Jean C. Emery Brown, whom he married
on May 10, 1947, by one daughter, Jeannie and her husband George Cassioli of Butler, Pennsylvania, two sons, Gary and his wife Paula Brown of Butler, Pennsylvania, Albert L. "Skip" and his wife Idelle Brown of Butler, Pennsylvania, six grandchildren, Bennett and Casey Cassioli, Jessica, Erin, Ben and Jason Brown, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Collins of Butler, Pennsylvania, and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his five sisters.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Saturday, July 10, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Summit Presbyterian Church, Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with interim pastor Reverend James Boos officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Contributions may be sent to Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania 16002.
Alice Marie Hoffman
June 8, 1915 - July 2, 2004
Alice Marie Hoffman, 89, formerly of Muntz Avenue, Butler, Dayton, Pennsylvania, and Marlboro, Maryland, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at 1:10 a.m. in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born June 8, 1915 in Bryan, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Andrew Clyde Cogley and Fanny Rupp.
She was co-owner and operator with her late husband of the Ford Motor Company in Dayton, Pennsylvania and the Forest Hills Motel in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She was a member of Summit United Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Hoffman is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William (Barbara) McKee of Butler, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Richard (Renee) Skinner of Peachtree City, Georgia, two grandsons, Shawn McKee of Madison, Wisconsin, David McKee of Rolla, Missouri, three great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Aleen White and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her husband Reed C. Hoffman, who passed away on December 10, 1992, two brothers and three sisters.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA, on Sunday, July 4, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Summit United Presbyterian Church, Monday, July 5, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jack Hartman, Chaplain of Concordia Lutheran Ministries officiating. Entombment will follow in Lawn Haven Mausoleum in Worthington, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Memorial Fund of Summit United Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.
Gertrude S. Davey
May 16, 1911 - November 21, 2004
Gertrude S. "Trudy" Davey, age 93 formerly of Terrace Apartments and Lumar Village, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 1:30 a.m. in the Lowrie House.
Born May 16, 1911 in Bruin, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Isaac Charles Say and the late Lucy May Stevenson.
Gertrude Davey retired in 1976 as a teacher for Parker Township schools at Eldorado, Karns City School District after consolidation of Karns City and Chicora. She attended St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church, was an alumnus of Slippery Rock Normal School and she enjoyed reading.
Gertrude Davey is survived by one son, John C. Davey of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Gertrude Davey was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. with Reverend James R. Mohr, II, the campus chaplain at Westminster College officiating. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Devotion at Butler Memorial Park.
John Jay Berdy
April 18, 1908 - November 16, 2004
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and friend; John Jay Berdy, age 96 of 151 Autumn Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in U.P.M.C. Passavant.
Born Saturday, April 18, 1908 in Lyndora, Pennsylvania he was the son of Austrian immigrants who resided in historical Red Row in Lyndora the late Stephen Berdy and the late Sophia Hoblak.
Mr. Berdy started with the Butler Armco in the labor department and worked his way up to the responsible job of being a heater in the wheel works department. Mr. Berdy had 37 years of service at Butler Armco, retiring on February 28, 1970. Mr. Berdy has been retired for 34 years. He was a member of Calvary Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Army National Guard.
Mr. Berdy is survived by three sons, J. Stephen and his wife Lilene E. Berdy of Newark, New York, James Earl and his wife Deidre Berdy of Tampa, Florida, Bruce A. B. Berdy of Butler, Pennsylvania; two Grandchildren; Lewis Stephen and his wife Candie L. Berdy of Victor, New York, Lanalee Z. and her husband Jeff Anthony Buziak of Fredericksburg, Virginia, two great-grandchildren; Miranda L. and Aidan L. Berdy; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Palace, Miss Mary Berdy both of Butler, Pennsylvania; two half-brothers, Steve Novak, of Maryland, Pete Novak of Butler, Pennsylvania, and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Berdy was preceded in death by he his wife, Grace E. Burkholder Berdy who passed away on June 19, 2000, and by one brother, Michael Berdy, one half brother William Novak and a half sister Catherine Novak.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 19, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. Saturday, November 20, 2004 11:00 a.m. with Larry Burkholder officiating. Interment will follow in North Side cemetery.
Nelson E. Caldwell
May 25, 1914 - November 8, 2004
Nelson E. Caldwell, age 90 of 248 South Duffy Road, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Monday, November 8, 2004 at12:15 a.m. in Sugar Creek Rest Home.
Born Monday, May 25, 1914 in Butler, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Edward Caldwell and the late Anna Lonitz.
Mr. Caldwell was a farmer and also owned and operated Caldwell Greenhouse. He was Presbyterian by faith. Mr. Caldwell enjoyed pitching horseshoes.
Mr. Caldwell is survived by number of nieces and nephews and a number of great nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Caldwell was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.
Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Richard Leseganich officiating. Interment will follow in Worthington Presbyterian cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
