Harry Leroy “Sonny” Gold

Harry Leroy “Sonny” Gold, 79, of Butler, passed away in the comfort of his home from Lewy Body dementia on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, one day before his 53rd wedding anniversary.

He was born Sept. 15, 1940, and was the son of the late Marian (Renfrew) and Harry A. Gold.

Sonny graduated from Butler High School in 1958.

He then entered the U.S. Air Force in 1961, and was sent to Wasserkuppe, Germany, where he was an air traffic controller on the German-Russian border. While in Germany, he became a base projectionist and continued working after returning home at many theaters in the Pittsburgh area, including the Penn and Plaza theaters and Hilltop Drive-In.

Upon returning home, he was one of the first people to sign up to attend BC3.

He worked 30+ years at Armco in the metallurgical department, where his favorite saying was, “You're only as good as your last heat!”

After retiring from Armco, he worked 10 years part-time at Butler Technologies, delivering parts.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 683, the Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association, Ohio Gun Collectors Association and Ohio Valley Military Society.

Sonny was known to love the music of the 1950s and 1960s, and was a big fan of the Four Freshman. Anyone that knew him knew he felt they were the greatest singing group ever.

Harry was the beloved husband of Luella (Bowser) Gold, whom he married July 15, 1967.

He was also the loving father of William (Colleen Christie) Gold and Lea Ann (Todd) Donnel, all of Butler; the grandfather of Darian, Brady and Kaylee Gold, and Logan and Levi Donnel; the nephew of LeRoy Renfrew of Saxonburg; and the brother-in-law of Kay Gold of Butler, and Alvin and Debbie Bowser of Cabot.

He is also survived by four nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ronald and Albert Gold; and his-in-laws, Mae L. and Edward G. Bowser.

The family would like to thank the Lutheran Senior Life VNA. A very special thanks to Rhonda Tyson for all of her help, love and support in the last month of Sonny's life. She was a true blessing.

GOLD — Friends of Harry Leroy “Sonny” Gold, who died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.Prayer services will immediately follow in the funeral home.Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.