Whitmer

Scott E. Whitmer, 67, of Fairview, Apple Road, Petrolia, passed away peacefully at home while in the company of his family early Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, 2025.

Scott was born in Butler on June 10, 1958. He was the son of the late Joseph L. and Nelda M. “Tillie” Campbell Whitmer.

As a youth, Scott attended St. Peter Reformed Church in Fairview. He was a 1977 graduate of Karns City Area High School. He had been employed for many years as a bartender for several different proprietors at Shumaker’s, CJ’s and Hot Rod’s Tavern near Fairview.

Scott enjoyed crafts and woodworking. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and also enjoyed playing poker machines and drinking a cold beer. Most especially, Scott looked forward to the company of his family and friends.

He is survived by his companion of 43 years, Margaret M. “Peg” Freiters; his son, Jacob T. “Jake” Freiters and his fiancée, Samantha Connolly, of Fairview; a daughter, Amber Weibel and her husband, Jay, of East Brady; his grandchildren, Chandlar Freiters, and Malynn and Ethan Weibel; his sisters, Kristie Christie and her husband, Dennis, and Robin Runyan, all of Parker; as well as a number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Sam Runyan; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Heeter.

WHITMER — Friends of Scott E. Whitmer, who died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, will be received from noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Eric V. Burkhard, pastor of Found Hope, officiating.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Whitmer’s name may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, C/O CLM Foundation, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.

To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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