Savisky

Harry A. Savisky, 95, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born July 26, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Alex and Pearl (Spearnak) Savisky.

Harry was a graduate of McKeesport High School.

After graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served as a radar instructor at Treasure Island, San Francisco, Calif.

After his time in the Navy, Harry attended and was a 1950 graduate of Penn State University, with a degree in electrical engineering. While at Penn State, Harry was a member of the marching band and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

He was employed as an electrical engineer and marketing director for Magnetics of Butler, for 41 years until his retirement.

Harry was a member of All Saints Parish at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, Butler. He was a loyal and dedicated volunteer for over 60 years with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra, including serving multiple terms as president for the symphony board. He was a supporter of the arts and was an avid watercolor artist. Harry was known for his hand-painted Christmas cards, and they are cherished by all today.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and enjoyed cars, traveling, dancing, music, playing bridge and his poker club for over 40 years. He was a daily crossword puzzle aficionado.

Surviving are his son and daughter, Gregory W. Savisky and his wife, Loretta, of Butler, and Diane L. Sekelsky and her husband, Alan, of Warrenton, Va.; six grandchildren, Jacob Savisky and his wife, Ashley, Katresa Savisky, Jesse Savisky, Alec Sekelsky, Ellie Sekelsky and Ian Sekelsky; two great-grandchildren, Hadley and Kenlin Savisky; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 18 years, Anne J. Savisky, who died on July 8, 1973; a son, Harry Savisky, who died on Sept. 30, 1985; two brothers; and two sisters.

SAVISKY — Family and friends of Harry A. Savisky, who died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, are invited to a visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A Mass of Christian burial will celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Parish-St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 N. Main St. Ext., Butler, with the Rev. Nick Argentieri as celebrant.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Butler.

Military honors will be conducted by the Butler Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harry to the Butler County Symphony Orchestra, 551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, PA 16001, or at www.butlersymphony.org. Also, please support the people of Ukraine at www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine.

Online condolences may be made at www.thompson-miller.com.

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