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04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Timothy Joel Chuba, age 70, of Butler County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

He is survived by daughter, Lindsey (Dan) Hilton; grandchildren, Nadia and Easton; former spouse, Jennifer; sister-in-law, Val (Rick) Druschel; nephews, Jeff (Kim) Foster of MD, Brian (Theresa) Foster of M...

04/24/2026

Jack Arthur Hartzell, age 73, of Ambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Born on December 26, 1952, in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Joyce (Wright) Hartzell.

Jack proudly served as a marine in the U.S. military. He was an avid outdoorsman, often spending...

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day!

04/23/2026

The Missing Man or Fallen Comrade Table may be seen at specific events to honor missing, fallen, or imprisoned service members. Each component of the table is chosen with intention and purpose. While the components of the table and their meaning may vary slightly, many sources generally agree on the following:
- The tablecloth is white symbolizing the purity of motives when answering the call to duty.
- The single red rose reminds us of those who are missing or lost as well as their loved ones.
- A yellow ribbon represents continued hope for those who are missing; a red ribbon represents a country who inspired them.
- The slice of lemon on a bread plate represents the bitter fate of those who have died or those who are missing.
- A pinch of salt on the bread plate symbolizes the tears of those waiting or grieving.
- The inverted glass represents that the service member cannot partake.
- A lighted candle symbolizes either hope for their return or remembering a fallen comrade.
- The empty chair represents their absence.
Picture is used with permission from the Veteran's family.

04/22/2026

Tamara A. Guffey, age 68 of Grove City, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Born on August 7, 1957 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late John and Naomi (Surma) Leathery.

Tamara was a member of the Grove City Alliance Church. She enjoyed spending time with her ...

04/22/2026

"When we saw tiny Earth... what struck me wasn't just Earth, it was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging in the universe. Planet Earth, you are a crew." — Christina Koch (astronaut)

Image from recent Artemis 2 mission: "Earthset" - NASA

04/21/2026

Say their name.
One of the most common things we hear from grieving families is this: ‘Please don’t be afraid to say their name.’ It may bring tears — but it also brings their loved one back into the room, if only for a moment.
Their worst fear is that their loved one will be forgotten. Don't be afraid to say their name.
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04/20/2026

Billy Dale Nichols, Jr., age 68, of Monroeville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Born July 18, 1957, in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of the late Billy Dale Nichols, Sr and Lela Sailor Foresman.

Billy was a man with a strong faith in Jesus. As he got older, his generosity...

04/19/2026

Johana Stepita, age 100, of Harmony, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026.

She was born on January 15, 1926, in Palúdzka, Slovakia (then part of Czechoslovakia), to the late Michal and Zuzana (Vysna) Dzuriak.

Johana was united in marriage to Rudolph Stepita on November 27, 1948. ...