Robert L. Butterworth Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert L. Butterworth, Sr., 87, of Point Marion, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. Born near Greensburg, Pa. on Dec. 23, 1934, he was a son of the late Susanna (Anderson) and George Butterworth, Sr. Following his graduation in 1953 from the Point Marion High School, Bob served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Over the years, he served his community in a number of ways. He is currently the oldest member of the Point Marion Volunteer Fire Dept., joining in 1960; a former member and past president of Boro Council; had served as a boy scout leader; coach of local little league softball team; member and former lay leader at the Point Marion United Methodist Church; remained active in the Fire Department Golf League; and was a current officer in the Point Marion American Legion. He retired in 1989 from PennDOT, where he was a skilled technician in the survey department. Surviving is his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia (Lenkowich) Butterworth; three children and their spouses, Robert and Kathy Butterworth, Jr., of Point Marion, Cynthia (Butterworth) and Steven Mehok of Mims, Florida, and Kimberly and Michael Moody of Point Marion. Also, five grandchildren; Ryan, Natalie and Blake Moody and Robert, III and Carrie Ann Butterworth; five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Rachel, Sage, Fletcher and Laurel; and a sister, Mrs. Jean Brooks of Lake Lynn. Deceased is a grandson, Garrett Moody; three sisters, Mary Crimbly, Pearl Taylor and Helen Kay Grimm, and three brothers, George, Jr., William and Edward Joseph “Teddy” Butterworth. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, on Monday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 P.M., and Tuesday in the Point Marion United Methodist Church, from 10 until the 11:00 AM the hour of service, with Pastor Deb Lambert officiating. Interment, with Military Honors accorded by the Point Marion Veterans Posts, will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Point Marion United Methodist Church, 500 Morgantown St., or the Point Marion Vol. Fire Dept. 1 Cheat Street, Point Marion, PA 15474.

Robert L. Butterworth Sr.

December 23, 1934 - May 6, 2022