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Steve N. Butcherine

December 18, 1923 ~ November 8, 2020 (age 96) 96 Years Old
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Steve Butcherine Obituary

Steve N. Butcherine, age 96, of Butler and formerly of Boyers passed away Sunday November 8, 2020 while under the care of the Community Living Center - Butler Veterans Healthcare.

Steve was born December 18, 1923 in Williamsburg, PA as the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Dellich) Butcherine. Steve served as Rifleman in the United States Army in the Co. C 358th Regiment 90th Division during World War II. He fought in the battle of Normandy and became a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action for 321 days in Germany. Steve was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, Prisoner of War Medal, and received the Bronze Star.

Steve was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars and The American Legion. Steve was self-employed and owned his own trucking company for many years.

Steve is survived by five sons, Steve N. Butcherine, Jr. of Karns City, Richard (Melinda) Butcherine of Virginia Beach, VA, Thomas M. (Linda) Butcherine of Hilliards, Donald E. (Elizabeth) Butcherine of Hilliards, and Larry (Tracy) Butcherine of FL, one son in law David N. Cook of NC, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Frances Butcherine whom he married April 19, 1947 and who died July 28 2007; two daughters, Barbara Anne and Shirley Jean; two brothers, George and Charlie Butcherine; one sister, Gladys Embroski; and one grandchild.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday November 11, 2020 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street, West Sunbury. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday November 12, 2020 with Rev. Gary Warinner, officiating. Graveside Military Honors will be held at West Sunbury Union Cemetery by VFW Post 249, Lyndora American Legion 778, and Butler American Legion 117.

For the safety of family and friends and in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, masks are required and social distance be maintained.

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
November 11, 2020

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
William F. Young Funeral Home
132 Main St.
West Sunbury, PA 16061

Funeral Service
Thursday
November 12, 2020

11:00 AM
William F. Young Funeral Home

Military Honors
Thursday
November 12, 2020

11:30 AM
West Sunbury Union Cemetery

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