Tracy Maxwell, of Pittsburgh looks at some of the raffle prizes with her nephew Noah Gardner,12, of Philadelphia, on Sunday afternoon at a fundraiser at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

BB Steal and 80’s Live rocked for a cause on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, to benefit the family of one of the victims of the Plum explosion from two months ago.

The two acts headlined the “Rock for a Cause” event at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale. Proceeds from ticket sales would benefit the family of Michael Thomas, who died in the explosion which ravaged a Plum neighborhood on Aug. 12.

Thomas, who was Plum’s borough manager and formerly the borough manager of Saxonburg, was in the house at the center of the blast, which belonged to fellow Plum borough employee Heather Oravitz. Both died, along with four others.

Thomas’ wife, Jacqueline, was in her own home next door along with her daughter, Hannah, and their dog. Jacqueline was injured in the explosion, but survived along with both Hannah and the dog.

Jacqueline, a Spanish teacher at Butler Intermediate High School, is currently on temporary leave.

Rebecca Reinhold, of Pittsburgh, left, talks with Jacy Rudolchick, of Moon Township, on Sunday afternoon at a fundraiser at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

The stage is ready for the show on Sunday afternoon at a fundraiser at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 10/22/23

Guest arrive on Sunday afternoon at a fundraiser at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 10/22/23

Vickie Ruszkiewicz, of Glenshaw, shows off the shirts for sale to a guest on Sunday afternoon at a fundraiser at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Vickie Ruszkiewicz, of Glenshaw, smiles as she talks with a guest on Sunday afternoon at a fundraiser at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle