McLaughlin

Eugene J. McLaughlin, 80, of Butler, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Newhaven Court at Clearview.

He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in Butler, and was the son of the late Patrick Joseph McLaughlin and the late Martha Huff McLaughlin.

In his younger years, Eugene worked for Pullman Standard, then went to work at AK Steel, where he retired from.

He belonged to the Summit Township Sportsman Club, Argyle Lodge 40 F&AM Chicora, the Lorraine Commandery of Knights Templar Butler and American Legion Post 117 of Butler. Eugene also enjoyed woodworking, golfing and boating.

He is survived by one son, David E. (Shellie) McLaughlin of Butler; one daughter, Dianna L. Cuny of Cranberry Township; three grandchildren, Hogan Cuny, Nicklaus Cuny and Palmer Cuny; two stepgrandchildren, Alyssa (Sam) Eichelberger and Colton (Crystal) Nist; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Aiden and Jace Eichelberger; three brothers, Joe (Delores) McLaughlin of Beecher, Ill., Tom McLaughlin of Butler and Dan McLaughlin of Tionesta; two sisters, Pat Sutton of Butler and Karen Rumin of Pittsburgh; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther M. McLaughlin, whom he married on Sept. 28, 1999, and who passed away on Feb. 16, 2015; and his sister, Joanne Morrow.

MCLAUGHLIN — Friends of Eugene J. McLaughlin, who died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Parish, St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 N. Main St. Ext., Butler, with the Rev. Nick Argentieri officiating.

Burial will take place in St. Peters Cemetery in Butler.

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

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