Fresh

Gary Lee Fresh, 68, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, 2023, at his home.

Gary was born in Butler, on March 30, 1955. He was the son of the late Samuel Fresh Jr. and Alene Ealy Fresh Thompson.

He was a 1973 graduate of Moniteau High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Koelsch. He was a longtime member of the Petrolia Fire Department and was the “ticket master” for the annual Gun Bash. Gary enjoyed visiting with almost anyone, especially neighbors, friends and family. He looked forward to truck rides with his nephew, Justin, and spending time with the grandkids.

In his earlier years, Gary had been employed at Hills department store in Butler, where he made many lasting friendships.

Gary is survived by his wife, Theresa A. Heeter Fresh, whom he married at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend on Sept. 17, 1983. Also surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth A. Fresh of Butler and Ashley M. Olson and her husband, Terry, of New Stanton; his grandchildren, Brody, Evelyn and Emmett; a brother, Bruce W. Fresh and his wife, Patty, of Bruin; two sisters, Cindy Fresh-Davis and her husband, Fred, of Greshman, Ore., and Lori Williams of New Castle; his mother-in-law, Frances Heeter, of Karns City; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; his twin brother, Larry; his father-in-law, Darrell Heeter; and a sister-in-law, Tammy Raab.

FRESH — Friends of Gary Lee Fresh, who died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, will be received from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at HILE FUNERAL HOME, 128 Main St., Karns City.

Military honors will be held at 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home, accorded by members of the Chicora and Bradys Bend American Legion posts. Members of the Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a memorial service at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hero’s Angels, P.O. Box 196, Chicora, PA 16025.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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