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Evelyn Janette Butz

October 16, 1923 — January 20, 2017

Evelyn Janette Butz

Evelyn Janette Butz, 93, of 31 N. Park Ave, Meadville, PA, formerly of Landisville, PA passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Meadville Medical Center.

She was married to the late John Andrew Butz, Sr. for 60 years and the matriarch of a loving family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 16, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Eckels) Melester.

Evelyn graduated from McCaskey High School and Lancaster Business College. She was a dedicated executive secretary and devoted volunteer in her retirement. She enjoyed playing golf and tennis, traveled to five continents, and valued her life-long friendships and family. She was a member of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church, and in the past two years, she was an active member of the Wesbury Retirement Community.

Evelyn is survived two children, John A. Butz, Jr. (Judy) of Indiatlantic, FL; and Kathleen Allio (Jeff) of Cochranton, PA; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and her brother Malcolm (Gerry) in Palm Coast, FL.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cribbs Activity Fund C/O Wesbury Methodist Retirement Community, 31 N. Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335 and Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3825 Concordia Rd, Columbia, PA 17512.

She will be honored at a memorial service at Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17601 on January 28th. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM and the funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM.

Interment will be immediately following at Riverside Cemetery.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.

Share a memory or condolence at www.miznerfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Saturday, January 28, 2017

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home

141 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

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A Memorial Service

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home

141 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

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