James T. Petsinger
James Todd Petsinger, 63, of Butler, passed away Saturday at his residence after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
Born July 5, 1955, in Butler, he was the son of James L. Petsinger of Butler and the late Ellen “Sissy” Gaiser.
James was a member of First United Methodist Church where he played in the God's Country band.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He retired from AK Steel.
He loved gymnastics, music and NASCAR.
James was also a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca Petsinger, whom he married May 7, 1994, of Butler; a son, Dustin Petsinger, and a daughter, Diane Petsinger-Clark, both of Butler; three stepsons, Donald Beeman of Simi Valley, Calif., Michael Klein of Butler and Ronald Klein of Sligo; two stepdaughters, Corinne Klein of Butler and Adriene Klein of Clarion; a sister, Lindee Gilliland of Butler; a brother, Eric Petsinger of San Francisco, Calif.; and three stepsiblings, Marcia Heinzer, Linda Wellner and Tom Gaiser. Jim also had 15 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Ellie Petsinger, and a stepbrother, Tom Wellner.
PETSINGER — There will be a private service for James Todd Petsinger who died Saturday, May 11, 2019.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Association.For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
