Raybuck

Aaron Jacob Raybuck, 35, originally from Butler, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born on Feb. 14, 1989, a Valentine’s Day gift and firstborn son of Ken and Karen (Sawyer) Raybuck of Butler.

He grew up attending Penn Christian and Butler schools and graduated with multiple honors from art school at Douglas Education Center in 2015.

Aaron enjoyed the annual family vacation to Wildwood at the Jersey Shore with his family and spending time on the boardwalk and beach with his cousins. He built a doghouse for his dog, Dippy, who of course, never wanted to go inside it and would rather stay in Aaron’s room, nestled in bed with him on many mornings.

Aaron’s artistic talents blossomed through his passion for painting, showcasing and selling his original works in Asheville, N.C., where he made his home for the last seven years. His early years in North Carolina were marked by creativity and fulfillment as he immersed himself in painting and outdoor festivals, sharing his artistry with the world. Aaron had a tender heart and loved animals, especially his rescue cat, Cushion. A life cut short due to his struggles with substance abuse, his long fight ended before he could get to where he always wanted to be in this world … free of pain.

In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by his brother, Benjamin Raybuck; friend, Nikita Ahuja; maternal grandmother, Martha Harris; and his aunts and uncles, Robert (Greta) Sawyer, Janet (Jack) McBride and Bill Sawyer. He is also survived by his cousins, Claire Sawyer, Sean McBride, Sarah (Josue) Cantu, Jason Raybuck and Ashley Wilson.

Preceding him in passing were his grandparents, Thomas Sawyer and Ellen (Wilbert) Raybuck; and his uncle, Donald Raybuck.

RAYBUCK — Family and friends of Aaron Jacob Raybuck, who died Thursday, March 14, 2024, will be received from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler. A funeral service will take place immediately following the viewing, beginning at noon.

Interment will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Beaver Township, Jefferson County.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Aaron to any addiction recovery center of your choice. Aaron had some contact at Legends Recovery Center of Pittsburgh, 6655 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, and Arben Homes, PayPal: arbenhomes@gmail.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MCKINNEY — D’ARGY FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Brookville, Pa.

Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.

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