The Obituary Section

Alene Lyon Campbell

, Pennsylvania

October 8, 2026

Alene Grace Lyon Campbell 92 of Boydstown passed away the evening of Friday October 9 2026 while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 11 1933 in Butler as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. and Celia E. Texter Lyon. Alene was a devout member of Concord Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and Deacon and spent many summers helping with vacation Bible school. She was the handbell director the director of the choir and the longtime organist of the church. She also created and led the Alleluia Chorus serving the larger community. She shared her musical talents with many as she taught piano lessons from her home and at Youngs Music Center in West Sunbury. She was an active Volunteer in Mission for the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. alongside her husband Dale at Sheldon Jackson College Wasatch Academy Cook Christian School…

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David Mc Candless

, Pennsylvania

October 3, 2026

David C. McCandless age 74 of Hilliards passed away the evening of October 4 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 20 1952 in Butler as the son of the late Clarence and Donna Eakin McCandless. Dave was a truck driver for Hess Trucking since the 1990s and proudly never missed a day of work. For his dedication to trucking he was awarded the opportunity to drive the Christmas Tree Truck locally around Harrisburg after it famously delivered the Christmas tree to the White House. He loved mowing grass was a diehard Steeler fan and a proud supporter of President Trump. He enjoyed the company of his German Shepherds especially Bruno. He formerly was a power lifter and enjoyed riding bicycles on rails to trails. Dave was an avid car enthusiast going to many car shows and enjoying NHRA Drag…

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Robin Swidzinski

, Pennsylvania

Robin E. Swidzinski, 62, of Butler, PA 16001, passed away unexpectedly. She was born on October 17, 1963 to the late David Tack, Sr. and Darlene (Laughner) Sequete. Robin graduated from Butler High School. She was a devoted caregiver, but her greatest joy in life was being a mother. She lovingly cared for her children and continued to support them well into adulthood. Robin will always be remembered for her thoughtful and selfless nature, always putting the needs of others before her own. She is survived by daughter, Maura Swidzinski; son, Dylan (Loissa Yochum) Swidzinski; brothers, Eric (Jody) Tack and David Tack, Jr., and her beloved dog, Sully. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held privately per family wishes. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler PA 16001. All who knew Robin are encouraged to share memories and upload photos…

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