Bessie V. Panei, age 89, of Butler, passed away Saturday, October 15, in Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in East Brady on October 5, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Edna McElroy McCanna.

Bessie had worked at D & K Store, Fashion Bug, Diana Shop, various restaurants, and as a Senior Aide through the Butler County Senior Aide program.

She was a member of East Brady Baptist Church.

Bessie was an avid card player and a member of TOPS.

She is survived by five children, Nancy Swain, Linda Hinchberger, Fred Panei, Daniel Panei, all of Butler, and Michele Skarada and her husband, Tim, of Altoona.

Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Reggie" Panei, who passed away January 14, 1985; four sisters; and one brother.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Tuesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 am with Bessie's nephew, Rev. Tom Pesci, officiating.

Burial will be private.