Schnur

Joan A. (Sallach) Schnur, 96, of Butler, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Newhaven Court at Clearview.

She was born in Pittsburgh on Oct. 14, 1929, to the late Carl and Sarah (McCutcheon) Sallach.

Joan graduated from Wilkinsburg High School on May 27, 1947. She worked for the South Butler School District, the Butler County courts and the Butler post office, from which she retired in 1996.

Joan enjoyed crossword puzzles, decorating for Christmas, traveling, golfing, bowling, playing cards and going to the casinos. She loved attending concerts, plays and dancing. Joan was a great baker and her apple dumplings were legendary. She was a talented artist, working in charcoal and oils. She was an excellent seamstress and all-around crafter.

Joan was a past member of the PSEA, the Saxonburg Women’s Club, the Coast Guard Auxiliary (Butler) and several 500 Bridge clubs.

Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was smart, funny and had an endless joie de vivre with an impeccable sense of style.

Joan was the beloved wife of Lloyd Schnur; mother of Bruce (Cathy) Graham, Wendy (John Rickard) Graham and Scott (significant other, Maryann Stepanian) Graham; stepmother of Lori (Tom) Maihle; grandmother of Megan (Torrie) Comunale, Emily (Luke Haffely) Graham, Amy (Brian) Satterthwaite, Chris Schnitzki and numerous stepgrandchildren; and great-grandmother of Nora and Graham and numerous stepgreat-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Carl Sallach.

Joan’s family wishes to thank Newhaven Court at Clearview and Hope Hospice for their dedicated and loving care in her last year.

SCHNUR — Arrangements for Joan A. (Sallach) Schnur, who died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, were made through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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