Lana Carole Maier Obituary (1943 - 2021)

Lana Carole Maier, 77, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 19, 1943 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late James A. Burwell and the late Dorothy Merrits. Lana was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she organized the "Greeters" for the 8:20 am Church Service. She volunteered at Butler Memorial Hospital for 40 years, arranging artificial flowers for sale at the hospital gift shop. Lana was active in the PTA when her sons were young. She was a co-chairman of the Prom Decorating Committee from 1984 - 1985 and was active in the Boys Basketball Mothers Group from 1986 - 1988. Lana enjoyed arranging flowers and reading. Lana was an eternal optimist, and a kind, big-hearted lady who always cared for others. She was Fred's Best Friend. Lana is survived by her husband, Frederick C. Maier, who she married on March 26, 1966; two sons, David M. (Brenda) Maier of Butler, PA, Mark A. (Jill) Maier of Butler, PA; five grandchildren, Makenna G. Maier, Avery H. Maier, Rick Moore, Jessica Dittmer, Doug Johnston; two great-grandchildren, Devin Dittmer, Joshua Moore; one brother, James Burwell of Port Charlotte, FL; one brother-in-law, Frank E. Maier; one sister-in-law, Nancy Maier; three nieces, Penny Guyton, Dawn Burwell, Jennifer Burwell; and one nephew, Frank M. Maier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Burwell. Friends will be received Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021, 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church, 200 East North Street Butler, PA, with Reverend David Janz, officiating. Burial will take place in the North Side Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Butler Health System Foundation, One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001 or Concordia Visiting Nurses, 104 Concordia Way, Butler, PA 16001.