Herring

Joseph A. Herring, 89, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born Oct. 25, 1932, in Auburn, Pa., and was the son of the late Foster and Mary (Miller) Herring. They relocated to Natrona Heights when he was a young boy. He would frequently talk about what it was like to grow up during The Great Depression and how he assisted his mother in serving home-cooked meals on their front porch to those in need.

Joe graduated from Har-Brack High School, where he was a four-year letterman as a running back for the Tigers. Three of his teammates, the Modzelewski brothers and Cookie Gilchrist went on to play in the NFL.

After Joe served in the Korean War, he returned home where he was employed at PPG Industries, the original glass plant in Creighton, for 12 years. During this time, he met the love of his life, Harriet Botsis, at the Saxonburg Fire Hall dance. For 61 years, they shared a beautiful life together.

He retired from the Butler Post Office after 27 years of service.

Joe was an avid golfer, who participated in several competitive golf leagues in the area. He enjoyed watching the Pirates, the Penguins and, especially, the Steelers. He was never too tired to play “pitch and catch,” one of the greatest American pastimes a father and son could share.

He was a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and was a member of American Legion Post 117.

He is survived by his son, Joseph A. (Sharon) Herring of Butler; his granddaughter, Sophia; his sister-in-law, Anne (George) Diener of Jamestown, Ohio; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Harriet, who passed away Nov. 6, 2021; and his sister, Jean McCorkle.

A special thank you to the staff of Butler Memorial Hospital and their ICU department.

HERRING — Visitation for Joseph A. Herring, who died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., Butler, with Pastor David Phillips officiating.

Burial and military honors will follow at Butler County Memorial Park.

For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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