Brunermer

Anabel Brunermer, 95, of Butler, passed away on Nov. 21, 2022, at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born April 1, 1927, in Connoquenessing, and was the daughter of the late Edgar L. Lind and the late Catherine E. Hilliard.

Anabel graduated from Butler High School.

She worked as a secretary at Vogeley Insurance Agency Inc.

Anabel spearheaded the movement in 1970 to bring the 911 service to Butler County. She was active in General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) at the local, regional and state levels for 65 years, and served in numerous executive committee positions.

Anabel sat as a board member for the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, the Butler County Symphony, and the Visiting Nurses Association. She was the recipient of the 1998 Annual Senior Distinguished Service Award, MADD Award for outstanding dedication to the community, and the Soroptomist’s Woman of Distinction Award in 2004.

Anabel was an active member of the Bethany United Church of Christ and of Christ Outreach Church.

Anabel is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey L. (Barb) Brunermer of Millsboro, Del., and Kenneth C. (Lisa) Brunermer of Georgetown, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Katie Brunermer, Stephanie Brunermer, Jeffrey C. (Christine) Brunermer and Michael (Marah) Brunermer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl S. Brunermer, whom she married on Nov. 20, 1948, and who passed away Oct. 30, 2011.

BRUNERMER — Friends of Anabel Brunermer, who died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor John Neyman officiating.

Burial will take place at Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorials are suggested to Christ Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue, Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.