tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post112661908001697396..comments2024-03-21T02:11:00.397+01:00Comments on The Butler Pennsylvania Blog ~: Butlerites ~ Let's Hear What You're Doing ~ Where You Are !Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16789609881681811818noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-38837740121729959672024-03-04T00:33:06.776+01:002024-03-04T00:33:06.776+01:00My name is dave fuhs I was born in Butler in 1950 ...My name is dave fuhs I was born in Butler in 1950 and I lived there except for military time until I was 28 I left there and moved to Flor no, all of my family that are living are still there, and I never thought I would miss Butler but as I get older now 73. Everyone's a while. I get home sick and I call my sister and talk to her. I'm glad I came on to this because I see people that I knew making comments.<br />I have a lot of friends Most of them are gone now, but there's quite a few people in Ocala. Florida that are from Bower now I live in Gainesville and I don't get down to Ocala very often to see them. I get down every once in a while to my best friend's grave Ron Eppinger To visit him.Dave fuhshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587512351335092503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-77151811723057959592024-02-18T01:40:21.665+01:002024-02-18T01:40:21.665+01:00I absolutely love this site. I have hooked a few o...I absolutely love this site. I have hooked a few others on to it. I am hoping someone out there has a photo of the Locker Room that was located on Hansen Ave. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809170228176786563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-36687647716200307362020-10-26T04:16:03.633+01:002020-10-26T04:16:03.633+01:00You know, I left Butler in 1960 and moved to Texas...You know, I left Butler in 1960 and moved to Texas. I still remember the town with fondness. It is sad for me to see people try to tear down anything. There is always good in something. Maybe you have to look, but, Be nice. I think that is the problem with our country now. No one seems to want to get along and see the other persons side. Look on the bright side. You will probably live a longer and happier life. Enough preaching. I've said my piece and am not afraid to sign my name. Dave GalerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08176375279463692521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-32895030274061766482019-11-06T22:45:31.360+01:002019-11-06T22:45:31.360+01:00Dian Weichey Harrison.Did you live in Renfrew? And...Dian Weichey Harrison.Did you live in Renfrew? And your dad owned a garage? I used to visit a family named Sible that lived there. Every once in awhile your bother used to come a hang out. This was back in the mid 70's.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364529855973974589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-87593313286579058192019-01-21T16:46:06.307+01:002019-01-21T16:46:06.307+01:00I just happened upon this blog. Not sure how it ha...I just happened upon this blog. Not sure how it happened but I believe all things happen for a reason. I was born in Butler and attended St. Paul's school through all eight grades before moving with my parents to CT. They eventually moved back to what they always considered home and lived in Meridian. Mr. Cingolani (I have to call you that even though I am now almost 66), I was so shocked to see your posts about St Paul's and it brought back such a flood of memories. I was one of those many many girls in that 5th grade class in 1963! It was truly exciting showing my husband the picture and relaying all of the stories about St Paul's including the panel (where I actually fainted when monsignor Spiegel asked me my first question - I was only first grade) as well as all of the "nun" stories. I will be returning to Butler shortly to bury my mom along side my dad. We brought her to live near us in NJ when she was 92. She passed away Dec 25 2018 at 97. She would have LOVED to read all of these posts. I only wish I found this before she passed. Thanks to all for such wonderful memories (many forgotten until now) that I can share with my family. Sandi Umbach (Sandra Johnson)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-36924355639747660302018-09-13T01:25:03.186+02:002018-09-13T01:25:03.186+02:00CoscoCoscoDave fuhshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587512351335092503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-60555447282829597862016-05-29T16:12:04.530+02:002016-05-29T16:12:04.530+02:00Hello, my name is Darlene Nevel. I lived the firs...Hello, my name is Darlene Nevel. I lived the first 5 years of my life in Butler. I found out a few years ago that I was adopted, my whole early life was kind of a mystery. I live in Burbank, California and I'm trying to find any information about my birth or adopted family. My mother hated Butler and would not talk about it. If anyone recognizes any of these names or has information, please contact me. Names....Stover, Nevel, Krampert.<br />Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765799016033686831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-80003315936338692422015-12-15T09:46:16.191+01:002015-12-15T09:46:16.191+01:00Love this blog! So many great memories of Butler a...Love this blog! So many great memories of Butler and the surrounding area. Both my father and mother's families are natives of Butler. I was born there in 1954 and lived in Butler and Meridian until 66. We moved to Virginia where I have lived most of the rest of my life other than some time in the Marine Corps. I now live in a small town in the Shenandoah Valley and as proof that it's a small world, a woman who was in my 5th and 6th grade classes in Butler lives down here about 30 minutes away. Unfortunately time doesn't stand still and I know Butler has changed quite a bit since the 60s, but I can recall in the 60s my parents talking about how much it had changed since the 40s and 50s. It was a terrific place to grow up and I will always consider myself a Butler kid.Conradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-33184764347513565782014-10-14T04:23:43.351+02:002014-10-14T04:23:43.351+02:00I GREW UP IN BUTLER COUNTY . IM 51. MY FAMILY WAS ...I GREW UP IN BUTLER COUNTY . IM 51. MY FAMILY WAS IN BUTLER COUNTY SINCE THE MID 1800S, STARTED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 1780. I REMEMBER GOING TO BUTLER AS A CHILD WITH MY GRANDPARENTS A LOT. I REMEMBER THE DINER, THE HOT DOG SHOPPE, THE LIBRARY AND MANY THINGS ABOUT BUTLER. I HAVE HEARD HOW MUCH IT CHANGED SINCE I GRADUATED BUTLER HIGH IN 1982, I WAS LIVING MY LAST 2 YEARS IN PA. ON CECELIA ST. A SMALL STREET DOWN THE HILL FROM THE HOSPITAL, BUT UP THE HILL NOT TOO FAR OF A WALK FROM THE LIBRARY. I SNUCK INTO MARTINS AND VEROS BAR A COUPLE TIMES WITH SOMEONE AND HAD A DRINK OR TWO.. I DID LEAVE IN DEC 1982. I HAD NO ECONOMIC FUTURE AT THE TIME IN PA. I WOULD HAVE STAYED OTHERWISE. I WENT WEST THEN IN 1989 JOINED THE ARMY AND RETIRED AFTER 22 YEARS. I HAVENT BEEN BACK SINCE 2008 WHEN I WENT BACK TO VISIT MY GRANDPARENTS GRAVE, ON AN R&R TRIP FROM IRAQ I DO HAVE A LOT OF BUTLER MEMORIES. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-5533730601169614702014-03-25T04:18:11.660+01:002014-03-25T04:18:11.660+01:00I was born in Harmony, raised in Meridian and Butl...I was born in Harmony, raised in Meridian and Butler. Graduated from BHS in 1958. Moved to Texas in the Air Force and stayed. Got married to a Texas gal in 1965, had 2 boys and now have 6 grandchildren, 5 boys and a girl. They keep you young. Got back to Butler in 09 to bury my mother and aunt who were living with us at the time of their deaths.Enjoyed seeing Butler again.Dave Galernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-15168169416984169242013-12-30T10:50:49.741+01:002013-12-30T10:50:49.741+01:00There is an interesting map of 1896 Butler here ht...There is an interesting map of 1896 Butler here http://www.loc.gov/resource/g3824b.pm007430/r. wertznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-2920558791579219592013-06-11T06:50:26.344+02:002013-06-11T06:50:26.344+02:00Anyone who graduated in the January or June Class ...Anyone who graduated in the January or June Class of 1945 from Butler High School, please email Guy Travaglio classof1945@gmail.com<br />The class would like to organize a lunch reunion sometime in August 2013. Let us know if you are interested.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174094886915253853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-91685053760765004202013-06-08T23:26:57.536+02:002013-06-08T23:26:57.536+02:00I wish ever one would get rid of negative attitude...I wish ever one would get rid of negative attitudes. This country is in such a sad state and we have no one to blame those with such hatred. Just learn to get along and appreciate how hard your parents worked to get you what they could. It may have not been the top of the line but they tried. I had nothing but I had my friends, my beliefs and my humor and I got along with everone. I thank my parents trough prayers every night for what they did for me. They gave me life. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-78476017015442559612013-01-30T22:49:59.696+01:002013-01-30T22:49:59.696+01:00Hello. I m not sure but i may have known you in kn...Hello. I m not sure but i may have known you in knoch. I m kelly murinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-57163020633781699772012-07-24T06:37:11.162+02:002012-07-24T06:37:11.162+02:00Alice Shoemaker Johnston and her family lived next...Alice Shoemaker Johnston and her family lived next door to my grandmother. Her brother was my dad's best man. I think one of her sons graduated with me. Have photos of her daugthers that were taken when they were younger. Glad to hear she is still as sharp as ever. My friend interviewed her once for a project and told me that she knew more as the City Clerk than the mayor did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-51277879819573879102012-05-26T15:50:05.463+02:002012-05-26T15:50:05.463+02:00Our class of 1960 was the last one to graduate fro...Our class of 1960 was the last one to graduate from the "Red Brick Building" on North Street. I lived in the West End and walked to school up Pearl Street to Washington St to Loblaw's and cut up through though the parking lot on Main Street, through Thompson's<br />Funeral Home lot to the school. The kids who drove circled the block in front of the H. S.In the days of open lunch hour we descended on the Hot Dog Shop or Portman Dairy or just got donuts at a bakery. After school we stopped at Trader's Music Store on North Street and listened to records in the little booths, walked through Standard Motors showroom at the corner of Brady St. and stopped at Isley's for a skyscraper cone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-73331686557058847502012-04-27T12:29:37.963+02:002012-04-27T12:29:37.963+02:00I remember buying baseball cards at the Viaduct Ma...I remember buying baseball cards at the Viaduct Market for ten cents.Joe the Polacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-63533893782095683682012-03-17T17:03:27.175+01:002012-03-17T17:03:27.175+01:00Some of the "old timers" might remember ...Some of the "old timers" might remember Alice Johnston who was Butler City Clerk for many years until her retirement (early 1980's).We recently visted her in Florida.She is still sharp but uses a walker.Her husband, Bill is not very well. Her son, Doug is with her now to help out.She remebers Butler fondly and all the old friends.Paul Johnston Jr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-32548818537717556502012-02-21T13:08:49.253+01:002012-02-21T13:08:49.253+01:00Graduated in '69. I am a retired teacher, and...Graduated in '69. I am a retired teacher, and still a goalball coach. We, wife of 37 years and I live in WV. Kids are grown and doing well and we have one grandson.<br /><br />Still have a buddy or two in Butler, but I don't miss it.<br /><br />Signed, D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-88424202769964974352012-02-18T18:47:20.251+01:002012-02-18T18:47:20.251+01:00Just found this Blog, and I will definitely be a r...Just found this Blog, and I will definitely be a regular. For now, though, just a few quick comments.....Although the original Hot Dog Shoppe is no longer there, a new place in the Greater Butler Mart has opened called The Dog Shoppe. They have the same Hot Dogs and original sauce, and even serve the orange gravy on the fries! Trivia, but true Butlerites are happy to have that back. :)<br />Also, Butler may have its'problems as most all cities do, this is still an excellent place to live and work. The health care here is second to none, we have the Butler County Community College, a variety of cultural opportunities....just to mention a few. Business may have moved outside of town to malls and retail giants, but we still thrive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-12685487599532276152012-02-10T11:01:41.167+01:002012-02-10T11:01:41.167+01:00Are you referring to a commment of July, 9, 2010 c...Are you referring to a commment of July, 9, 2010 concerning DUI?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-42689217948867576042012-02-09T14:35:50.014+01:002012-02-09T14:35:50.014+01:00DUI...that explains it pretty well!!! you have man...DUI...that explains it pretty well!!! you have many issues ...get help quick!!! PLEASE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-431198611977115112011-12-05T01:36:35.905+01:002011-12-05T01:36:35.905+01:00I love this site. It is wonderful reading about e...I love this site. It is wonderful reading about everyone and where they are now. My name is Nancy I grew up on N Monroe St.... My mother was a crossing guard at First and Brady Sts for many years. I have many memories of many places... Inn Confectionary,Center Dairy at Monroe and Pearl Sts, Fergusons, Ruth Ann Bakery Vero's on Elm St. Monroe Hotel, Oh my what a wonderful neighborhood I lived in. Please email me nfedok@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-72113721323408137332011-11-13T11:35:15.226+01:002011-11-13T11:35:15.226+01:00I am a native of Delaware. However, I lived on Han...I am a native of Delaware. However, I lived on Hanson Avenue between Rudy's & Smolen's from 1961-1963. My mother was a Riviter at Pullman, Betty Ross. My stepfather, John Narabetski, a Heater at Armco. I graduated from BAHS in 1963.<br />R. Cooper MoorR. Cooper Moornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858576.post-72155224291622778742011-08-30T10:48:02.469+02:002011-08-30T10:48:02.469+02:00Yes, Bill Morgan bought out Dight's Diner and ...Yes, Bill Morgan bought out Dight's Diner and opened his first diner there. He was 21.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com