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2025
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Francis Steighner Obituary
He was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Butler, to the late Harry and Margaret (Dadowski) Steighner. For many years, he worked at Pullman Standard until its closure, then completed his career as a skilled painter.
Fran was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the RC Men's Club. He crafted beautiful woodworking projects, delighted in solving jigsaw puzzles as a dedicated dissectologist and cherished lively conversations with family and friends.
Fran is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Joan (Hutchison) Steighner; his children, Darlene Donoghue, Francis Steighner Jr., Sherry (Dave) Ackerlund and Joy (Brian) Loska; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a cherished extended family.
Along with his parents, Fran was preceded in death by his beloved two sisters, five brothers, and two grandchildren.
STEIGHNER - All arrangements for Francis "Fran" Steighner, who died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, were made through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 821 Herman Road, Butler.
Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran SeniorLife/VNA Hospice.
Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.
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Mary Ann O´Neil
November 20, 2025
Darlene,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Charlene Schnur Schaffner
November 18, 2025
So sorry to hear of his passing. My Deepest Sympathy. He was always such a nice neighbor.
James P Zambroski
November 18, 2025
I knew Franny 60 years ago when he worked part-time for my grandfather, Dick Williams, as a painter. It was him and his cousin, Howard Steighner on those summers long ago. Great painters, great guys. And they always showed up for work-sober!! RIP and my condolenscences.
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