Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Joan Rauschenberger
September 13, 1937 - January 29, 2004
Joan Shumaker Rauschenberger of Poulsbo, Washington passed away at the age of 66 on January 29, 2004 at the Martha and Mary Health Center in Poulsbo following a long illness.
She was born Thelma Joan Shumaker in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Clyde S. and Thelma Grace Patterson Shumaker of Meridian, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1937. She was a Charter Member of the Meridian Assembly #94 of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls and marched with the Meridian Fife and Drum Corps. Joan was also a former member and organist of the Meridian United Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Butler High School in 1955, and received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Denison University in 1959. During college, Joan worked as a teller at Mellon National Bank. Following graduation she taught music for schools in Upper St. Clair Township and Mars, Pennsylvania.
On Thanksgiving Day in 1959, Joan married
Glenn William Rauschenberger in Butler, Pennsylvania. Before they moved to Grantham, Pennsylvania in 1962, Joan worked as the Butler County Law Librarian. In 1979, the family moved to Poulsbo, Washington where Joan was active in the local Order of Rainbow for Girls, a member of Chapter #235 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the parent's club of the H.K. White chapter of the Order of DeMolay.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and in 1993, her husband Glenn. She is survived by her daughter Ann Cheney of Seattle, Washington and her son Mark Rauschenberger, of Rockford, Illinois; her sister Jane Glennie of Granville, Ohio; and her brother John Shumaker, of Grantville, Pennsylvania. She was "Aunt Joan" to three nieces and five nephews and a lifelong friend to countless others.
Viewing and celebration of Joan's life will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th, 2004 from 1pm to 3pm at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home in Butler Pennsylvania. Interment will be at the Butler County Memorial Park in Butler. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your local Hospice or to charity of your choosing.
Archie Thomas Schreffler
December 2, 1949 - January 22, 2004
Archie Thomas Schreffler, 54 of Virginia Avenue, Butler, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 at his residence.
Born December 2, 1949 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Archie T. Schreffler, Sr. and Martha Annetta Hepler.
He worked at odd jobs around the area.
Mr. Schreffler is survived by a sister, Shirley Ann Rice of Grove City, Pennsylvania, and one brother, Larry Frank Hepler of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Interment will be in the Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Ray R. Fleischer
October 28, 1929 - January 21, 2004
Ray R. Fleischer, 74 of McCandless Road, Butler, died Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 6:10 p.m. at Sunnyview Home.
Born October 28, 1929 in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harry N. Fleischer and Gertrude M. Mangel.
Mr. Fleischer worked for Hutchison Cleaners for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Saint Peters Roman Catholic Church, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Fleischer is survived by his wife Marian Risch Fleischer whom he married
November 23, 1950, two sons, John R. Fleischer of Houston, Texas, James E. Fleischer of Butler, Pennsylvania, two grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Fleischer is preceded in death by five brothers.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Friday, January 23, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at the Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. with Father James Armstrong officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary cemetery.
Mary Ellen Richards
May 1, 1912 - January 21, 2004
Mary Ellen Richards, 91 of Hickory, North Carolina, formerly of Stanley Avenue, the Hull Plan, died Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 3:15 a.m. at the Lutheran Home at Hickory North Carolina.
Born May 1, 1912 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Robert John Ferguson and Catherine Whiteside.
Mrs. Richards was a homemaker. She was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, Butler, Pennsylvania. She enjoyed the outdoors, animals, reading and flower gardening. In 1991 she received recognition for 15,000 hours of volunteer service as a Red Cross Gray Lady at Deshon Hospital. She also enjoyed bible study and service group activities.
Mrs. Richards is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Abigail) Redman of Morgantown, North Carolina, one son, Robert A. Richards of Orange Park, Florida, five Grandchildren, and eight Great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Richards is preceded in death by her son, Anthony Thomas Richards; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Ritson; and a brother, W. Don Ferguson.
Friends will be received at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 24, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Frances A. Wilson
June 4, 1939 - January 13, 2004
Frances A. Wilson, 64 of Apopka, Florida died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born June 4, 1939 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William Russo and Mary Bumbico.
She worked as a Steel Inspector for Armco. She was a Christian She was a veteran of U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Vicki) Adams of Butler, Pennsylvania, Cynthia J. McCloskey of Apopka, Florida, one son, Kevin McCloskey of Butler, Pennsylvania, four grandchildren, Jerred Fraser, Keira McCloskey, Ashley McCloskey, and Erika McCloskey, two brothers, Bill Russo of Rochester, Pennsylvania, Larry Russo of Butler, Pennsylvania, one Sister, Amelia "Pam" Carothers of Midland, Pennsylvania, and a Number of Nieces and Nephews and Cousins.
Preceding her in death was her one son, William W. McCloskey and one daughter, Sharon McCloskey.
Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Vincent R. Surra
November 2, 1929 - January 13, 2004
Vincent R. Surra, age 74 of 111 South Cliff Street, the Terrace Apartments. passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Born in Italy on November 2,1929. He was the son of the late Giuseppe Surra and Rose Asturi.
Mr. Surra retired in 1994 from the Allegheny County Clerk of Courts Office. He was a Member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Butler. Mr. Surra was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a Life Member of Joseph T. Black Post # 249 of the V.F.W. in Butler.
Mr. Surra is survived by one son, Vincent Surra of Anaheim, California, one daughter, Tracy Newhart of Lyndora, Pennsylvania, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There will be no public visitation services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by the THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. 124 EAST NORTH ST. BUTLER, Pennsylvania 16001
Mary A. "Bertie" Dodds
September 10, 1904 - January 12, 2004
Mary Alberta "Bertie" Fry Dodds age 99, formerly of the Terrace Apartments in Butler passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2004. She had made her home with her daughter and son in-law since 1999.
Born September 10, 1904 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Dora Winkler Fry. From the age of ten she lived with her father and stepmother Anna Kimble Noss Fry.
She began her career at Miller Mickley Printing Co. at the age of eighteen. She was then employed at Craftsman Ziegler Printing Co. (formerly Ziegler Co.) where she became supervisor until retiring in 1970.
She belonged to the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Mrs. Dodds was a member of The Calvary Evangelical Presbyterian Church for over fifty years. She served as a Sunday school teacher at her church.
She was the beloved mother of Mrs. James H. (Marylin) Kim, grandmother of Marcey L. Kim Mr. & Mrs. James J. and Lynnie Kim, sister of Margaret M. (Peg) McIntyre, Several nieces, nephews, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, half-brother and a stepbrother and a stepsister.
Friends will be received at the THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC. 124 EAST NORTH ST. BUTLER, Pennsylvania 16001 on Thursday, January 15, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will follow from the Funeral Home at 8:00 p.m. with the Reverend Allen P. Moran of Calvary Evangelical Presbyterian Church officiating.
Interment will be in The Butler County Memorial Park.
Ruth Joanne Massart
January 7, 1930 - January 11, 2004
Ruth Joanne Massart, 74 of Lincoln Avenue, Butler, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at her residence.
Born January 7, 1930 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William Orin Sybert and Josephine Kummer.
Mrs. Massart worked as a Bobbin Winder for Magnetics. Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Smith of Butler, Pennsylvania, Vonnie Macefe of West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Six Grandchildren, Fourteen Great-Grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Massart is preceded in death by her husband Edmond Massart, two sisters and two brothers.
Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania.
Contributions may be sent to Vonnie Macefe Memorial Fund, Post Office Box 594, Prospect, Pennsylvania 16052.
Ruth Joanne Massart
January 7, 1930 - January 11, 2004
Ruth Joanne Massart, 74 of Lincoln Avenue, Butler, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at her residence.
Born January 7, 1930 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William Orin Sybert and Josephine Kummer.
Mrs. Massart worked as a Bobbin Winder for Magnetics. Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Smith of Butler, Pennsylvania, Vonnie Macefe of West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Six Grandchildren, Fourteen Great-Grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Massart is preceded in death by her husband Edmond Massart, two sisters and two brothers.
Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania.
Contributions may be sent to Vonnie Macefe Memorial Fund, Post Office Box 594, Prospect, Pennsylvania 16052.
