Dorothy A. Butler, age 80, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Nov. 26, 2022, at Shenango on the Green.

Born May 3, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Plonka) Sparano.

On July 7, 1962, she married her beloved husband of 60 years, John W. Butler. He survives at home.

Dorothy attended St. Mary's School until 9th grade and then went on to graduate from New Castle High School, class of 1960. For a short time, she worked at Shenango China until it closed. Dorothy then went on to work for the PA Unemployment Office for 26 years, processing claims, until her retirement. What gave her the most joy in life was spending time with her family and cooking. She attended St. Camillus Church.

In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by her children, one daughter, Lisa Ann (Donald Jr.) Frediani of Las Vegas, NV; one son, David (Andrea) Butler of Germantown, MD; one brother, Anthony Sparano of New Castle, PA: and one granddaughter, Olivia Hammond of Boston.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Rd. New Castle.

A Blessing Service will be held on Sat. Dec. 3rd at 10:00 AM, at the funeral home, with Deacon John Curran, officiating.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to St. Jude Children's Hospital by visiting stjude.org/donate or to the Keystone Blind Association, 3056 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.