Kiser

Irene M. “Renie” Kiser, 93, of West Sunbury, Center Township, died on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at the Advanced Care Center in Butler Township.

Irene was born Sept. 27, 1929, in a log house at her family farm in the Highfield neighborhood of Butler. She was the daughter of the late Frank Vittu and Maria Blaha Vittu.

Irene worked at Paul Wolf’s photography studio in Butler and then operated Kiser’s Dairy with her husband until 1976. She was very active at Rider Lutheran Church in West Sunbury where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and Bible school and always helped in social events. Irene was a great cook and homemaker and friend to those in her community. She was known for her big loving smile and was considered a mother to everyone.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Paul H. Kiser; two sons, Brian (Wendy) Kiser and Karl (Carol) Kiser; three grandchildren, Paul D. (Jacky) Kiser, Kirstin Valensky and Edward (Hanna) Kiser; and one great-grandchild, Marshall Kiser. A second great-grandchild is due Nov. 6, 2023.

Renie was preceded in death by her two sisters, Barbara Kudika and Mitzi Hohn.

KISER — A memorial service for Irene M. “Renie” Kiser, who died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury. The Rev. Dennis R. Hindman Sr. will officiate. A church-sponsored luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. All are invited to attend the service and or share your memories over the luncheon.

Arrangements are under the direction of WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

The family asks that donations be made to either Rider Church Cemetery, 185 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061, or to Life Butler County, 231 West Diamond St., Butler, PA 16001.

If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

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