Angela D. Garber
Angela D. Garber, 93, of California, formerly of Butler, died Sunday, March 24, 2019.
Angela was born in Butler on Aug. 29, 1925, the daughter of Andrew and Johanna (Grebac) Puvak.
She graduated from Butler High School and as a young woman worked as a pharmacy technician at McCandless Pharmacy. Angela also served as an administrative assistant at the Butler Hospital School of Nursing and was active in the Intermediate League of Butler, serving as president for a period of time. Angela was also a past president of the Butler Football Mothers Club and was active in several youth programs.
Her love for flower and vegetable gardening and talent for craft-making were enjoyed by all who knew her.
Angela was a long standing and active member of Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church, where she also served on the parish council and the executive board.
On Aug. 18, 1951, Angela married Harry B. Garber and they celebrated 61 years of marriage before the passing of her husband.
She is survived by her brother, Andrew, and his wife, Helen, of Butler; her sons, Christopher of Clairton, Barry, and his wife, Blanche, of Virginia, Brian, and his wife, Nancy, of California, and Tim, and his wife, Chanthy, of Pittsburgh; her daughter, Mary K. Grunder, of California; her grandchildren, Alan, Andrew, and Michael Garber, Shawn Faloney Garber, John T. Grunder, Ryan Kelly and Harry Garber; and her great-grandchildren, Taylor and Caitlynn Kelly.
GARBER — Friends of Angela D. Garber, who died Sunday, March 24, 2019, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North McKean Street, Butler. The Rev. Dan Waruszewski will officiate.Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Butler.Angela may now rest in peace and join her husband, knowing that she has left behind a loving family and led a life of service to others in her community. Her love of life and active spirit will be missed by all.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in honor of Angela D. Garber to the Alzheimer's Association https://alz.org.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
