David Malesh

David J. Malesh, 53, of Butler passed away Sunday as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born on March 26, 1961, in Butler.

David worked as a welder at Joy Manufacturing for more than 20 years.

He enjoyed lawn and gardening, Christmas decorating, hunting and fishing.

David was a member of the United Mine Workers.

David is survived by his wife, Jamie (Eppinger) Malesh, who he married on March 28, 1994; his brother, James Malesh of Slippery Rock; his many cousins, nieces and nephews; his three sisters-in-law, Betty Morgan and her husband, Dalton, Patty Dittmer and her husband, Henry, and Delores “Babe” Brandon and her husband, Thomas, all of Butler; and his dog, Muffin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Mary (Kern) Malesh, and his brother, Matt Malesh.

Malesh— The friends of David J. Malesh, who passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Funeral services will immediately follow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.