Elmer A. Covert
Elmer A. Covert, 87, of Renfrew passed away on Wednesday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 13, 1930, in Chicora, and was the son of the late Harry R. Covert and the late Ethel L. Mottern Covert.
Elmer was a 1949 graduate of Butler High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Alaska during the Korean War.
Elmer was a member of the American Legion Post 778 of Lyndora and life member of Butler City Hunting and Fishing Club.
He worked at Pullman Standard until its closing, then went to work at Custom Bent Glass, retiring in 1992.
Elmer enjoyed fishing year round and small game hunting. He was a member of North Butler Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine M. Covert, whom he married May 28, 1960; two sons, Scott Covert and his wife, Michele, of Chicora, and Chris Covert and his wife, Janis, of Renfrew; one daughter, Shannan Dorcy and her husband, Curt, of Butler; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd (Snuffy) Covert of Chicora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Covert; one sister, Mary Jane Herald; one brother-in-law, George Higgins; and one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Covert.
COVERT — Friends of Elmer A. Covert, who died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, will be received from noon until 4 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.A funeral service will be held immediately following at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Mary Kitchens of North Butler Presbyterian Church officiating.Officers and members of the American Legion Post 117 of Butler, American Legion Post 778 of Lyndora and VFW Post 249 of Butler will conduct military honors at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 North Butler Church Road, Chicora, PA 16025; Cure ALS, 600 Bridlewood Court, Irving, TX 75063; or donor's choice.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
