Scheidemantle

Jon Lee “Jonny” Scheidemantle, 60, of Worth Township, Butler County, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.

He was born in New Castle on Dec. 24, 1965, and had a remarkable career as a self-employed truck driver with a Purple Pete he called “Jo.” He was a man who understood the meaning of hard work and loved those close to him unconditionally.

Jon could light up a room with his big, bold presence and make any stranger feel like his best friend. But above all, his greatest accomplishment was his son and best friend, Brice. The road may have ended for Jonny, but our love for him will travel on forever.

Survivors include his fiancée, Tavia L. Lynch, at home; son, Brice W. (Kinzie) Scheidemantle, of Portersville; mother, Patricia Louise Aiken, of Slippery Rock; father, Elton (Patty) Scheidemantle, of Portersville; stepchild, Kris Ketterer, of Harmony; and stepgrandson, Wyatt Ketterer.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

SCHEIDEMANTLE — The family of Jon Lee “Jonny” Scheidemantle, who died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock. The funeral service will be led by the Rev. James Lewis, retired pastor of Butler.

Interment will follow in Mountville Cemetery.

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