Bernard Black
Bernard “Bernie” Black, 88, of Butler, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born Aug. 23, 1932 in Butler, and was the son of the late Harry and Carrie (Campbell) Black.
Bernie was a member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church and volunteered for the fish fries at St. Conrad. He worked in the food service department at the Butler Area School District. Bernie was also a lifelong member of East Butler Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, sports, hunting and most of all his family.
Surviving are his son, Rick (Susan) Black of Butler; four daughters, Carol (Ken) Sparks of St. Augustine, Fla., Mary Lee (Chuck) Tompkins of Butler, Donna (Scott) Geibel of East Butler and Janet (Brian) Fulmer of Butler; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and his companion, Cleo Tritch of Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise K. Black, whom he married on Sept. 4, 1954, and who passed away on March 10, 2010, as well as a son, Robert “Bob” Black who passed away on Nov. 14, 2020.
Black — Private visitation, services and burial were held for Bernard “Bernie” Black, who died Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.
Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home, 127 W Jefferson St, Butler.
For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
