Ronald “Ronnie” D. Betres

Ronald “Ronnie” D. Betres, 76, of Butler passed away on Saturday at his residence.

Born June 16, 1942, in Butler, he was a son of the late Dilly and Helen Monsour Betres.

He was retired from Forest Hills Transfer and Storage as a truck driver.

He was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler.

Ronnie enjoyed hunting and spending time in the outdoors. He enjoyed riding his Harley to Mary's Restaurant in New Castle, where he enjoyed Syrian food. Ronnie looked forward to Sunday morning breakfasts with his buddies and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He was known as “Gidi” by his grandchildren and their friends, and known as Uncle Ronnie to all of his friends' children.

Surviving are his former wife, Sue Betres; two daughters, Michele (Dave Chapel) Betres of Ohio, and Alysia (Robert) Weismantle of Slippery Rock; four grandchildren, Justin and Jordyn Hartman and Marguerite and Hannah Murphy; his brother, Jack (Sue) Betres of Ligonier; and his sister, Delphine (Byron) McCarthy of New Jersey.

He is also survived by many cousins, who were like siblings to him; numerous nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Maxx; and a dear friend, Phyllis Turner and her family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard; his sisters, Evelyn and Yvonne; and his faithful companion his German shepherd, Duke.

BETRES — A memorial visitation for Ronald “Ronnie” D. Betres, who died Saturday, March 16, 2019, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.A blessing service will follow at 7 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home. The Rev. William Wuenschel will officiate.Memorial donations may be made to Community Care Connections, 114 Skyline Dr., Butler, PA 16001, or to the VNA Hospice, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.