Groves

Rozella A. Groves, 96, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at home.

Born Sept. 7, 1929, in East Brady, she was the daughter of Robert and Julie (Pisarchick) McCluskey.

Rozella was a 1947 graduate of East Brady High School and worked that summer at the Conneaut Hotel as a waitress. She then moved to Pittsburgh for the same work, eventually returning home and working at the Traveler’s Hotel in East Brady for 15 years.

She married Harry Groves in 1951. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1999. During their time together, they enjoyed traveling and seeing the country. They spent 15 years in Florida for the winter months, where they had many dear friends. Rozella never met a stranger. She especially enjoyed her bingo friends, who were very dear to her.

Rozella was always working and kept a spotless home. She loved to keep her yard very neat and was an avid flower gardener. She often could be found in her yard as soon as daylight arrived.

Above all, she was a loving and devoted grandmother. She cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed sending surprise packages over the years.

Rozella was a member of St. Eusebius Catholic Church in East Brady.

She is survived by one son, Randy (Eva) Groves, of Lago Vista, Texas; and one daughter, Susan (William) Buhr, of Sewickley, Pa.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Zachary and Matthew Buhr, of Sewickley, Chelsea Groves (Megen), of Chandler, Ariz., Jeffrey Groves, of Greenville, S.C., and Bradley (Kelley) Groves, of Austin, Texas.

She was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Christopher, age 4; and Caroline, age 2.

Rozella is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Alice Groves and Janet Gibson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Robert, Richard and James; two nephews, Jim and Perry McCluskey; a niece, Lynn Gryster; and special friend, Chris Gehm.

GROVES — All services for Rozella A. Groves, who died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, will be private.

She will be buried in St. Eusebius Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME, East Brady.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Graham St., East Brady, PA 16028.

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