Lowry

Nathan Robert Lowry, 42, of Butler, passed on to his heavenly eternity Monday, May 12, 2025.

Born July 1, 1982, in Erie, Pa., he was the eldest son of Robert and Christine Schley Lowry.

Nathan lived a life of giving to others. His strong Catholic faith inspired him to assist people in any way possible.

He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, and the Secular Franciscan Order, which engages in apostolic work and various ministries, with a particular outreach to the poor and marginalized, and a focus on peace, justice and care of creation.

He previously volunteered at Gospa Missions, the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank and the Salvation Army.

He also was a weekly adorer at the St. Michael Adoration Chapel, and he regularly visited patients in nursing homes.

His favorite prayer was the Divine Mercy, which he prayed daily, always ending with “Jesus, I trust in You.”

Nathan was educated at the University of Scranton, where he played soccer, and he continued his studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

While he spent time in many occupations, he always ended up with a vocation of helping others.

He also was a gifted pianist whose caring nature brought joy to all he encountered.

Nathan is survived by his loving parents, Robert and Christine Schley Lowry, of Butler; his sister, Annie Lowry Young, and her husband, Colin, of Ashburn, Va.; his brother, Sean Lowry, and his wife, Laura, of Mars; four nephews, Blaise Young (Nathan’s godson), Lachlan Young, Maxwell Lowry and Cole Lowry; his paternal grandmother, Barbara McClure, of Erie; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Nathan's deceased maternal grandparents were George and Mercedes Schley, and his late paternal grandfather was Robert M. Lowry Sr.

LOWRY — Family and friends of Nathan Robert Lowry, who died Monday, May 12, 2025, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, with the Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.

A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Gospa Missions, 230 E. Main St., Evans City, PA 16033, or the Scholarship Fund at Butler Catholic School, 515 E. Locust St., Butler, PA 16001.

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