Cook

John Michael Cook, 76, of Butler, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 14, 1946, he was the son of Francis and Madeline Kennelly Cook.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served two tours as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy.

He was a tube still operator at Penreco for 36½ years.

John was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, where he served on the Parish Council.

He was a past president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of Chicora American Legion Post 642 and he served on the Oakland Township Planning Commission.

An avid history buff, he was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and served as a genealogist for the organization. He also represented the SAR in presentations to area ROTC classes.

John believed in helping others and spent his retirement years dedicated to that mission. He loved his family and his faith, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Carlene F. Holley Cook, whom he married July 19, 1968; two daughters, Lenora Karenbauer and her husband, Dave, of East Butler, and Melissa Rearick and her husband, David, of Butler; two grandchildren, Madeline Holly Karenbauer and Colton Cook Rearick; and a number of nieces and nephews.

COOK — Friends of John Michael Cook, who died Sunday, June 11, 2023, will be received at the MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday

The Knights of Columbus will lead the praying of the Rosary at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road, Butler, with the Rev. Matt McClain officiating.

Burial will take place in St. Wendelin’s Cemetery.

Military honors will be accorded at the church by the Chicora and Brady’s Bend American Legion.

The family requests memorial donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 146 N. Monroe St., Butler, PA 16001.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.