Christie

Donald R. Christie, 81, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Sept. 30, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late Richard N. Christie and the late Edna M. (Dobson) Christie.

Don was a graduate of Butler High School and then went on to attend New Castle School of Business. He made his career at Armco/AK Steel until his retirement in 2001. Upon retirement, Don was a school bus driver for Valley Lines. He was a member of the BUCO Travel Club, and in his spare time enjoyed woodworking, camping and traveling. Above all else, Don loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Linda I. Christie, whom he married June 30, 2018; his daughters, Cheryl Gilliland and Michele (Ed) Bowman; his stepchildren, Eric (Mary) Cochran, Belinda Wilker and Christin Wilker; his grandchildren, Matthew (Michelle) Gilliland, Tyler Pesci, Kaitlyn Pesci, Adyson Bowman, Ryleigh Stahl and Ashleigh Stahl; his great-granddaughter, Kenna Gilliland; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Christie; his daughter, Kimberly Christie; three brothers; and one sister.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Butler Memorial Hospital 7T for their comfort and care during the last few weeks.

CHRISTIE — Friends of Donald R. Christie, who died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, will be received from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

He will be laid to rest in Concord Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial donations in Don's name to the Western Pennsylvania March of Dimes, 300 Cedar Ridge Drive, Suite 313, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

All who knew Don are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

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