Patricia Aurelia Butler

August 24, 1938 - June 19, 2020

Patricia Aurelia Butler, 81 of Independence Twp. went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. She was born August 24, 1938 in Aliquippa and was the only child of the late George and Helen (Bjelic) Efting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Thomas Butler. Patricia was a faithful member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church and enjoyed being a member of the church choir. She was a former member of the church executive board and was a past choir officer. Patricia was also a member of Sveta Petka-Kola. Patricia was lovingly known by her grandchildren as “Bub”. She took great pride in attending all their activities and spending time with them. Surviving Patricia are her children: Jeffrey and Joyce Butler, Nadine Michelle and Mark Skidmore, Bruce Alan and Bunny Butler, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-6 pm in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa 15001 A service will be held Monday at 11:00 am in St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church with Fr. Branislav Golic. (Wearing of masks or face scarves is strongly encouraged except for the officiating clergy, reader’s, and cantors.) Interment will follow at St. Elijah Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Patricia to St. Elijah Choir. Pomen (Blessing Service) will be held at 5:00 pm in the funeral home.