Summerville

Fred Robert Summerville, 80, of Butler, passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

Born May 6, 1943, in Elfinwild, Pa., he was the son of the late Irvin D. and the late Isabella M. (Hieber) Summerville.

Fred was a graduate of Butler High School and went on to honorably serve his country in the U.S. Navy. He spent 32 years working with the B&O/CSX Railroad until his retirement.

Fred was very active in his community, and was a member of the VFW Post 249, South Butler Volunteer Fire Department, American Legion Post 778, USS Compton Association, the Butler County Law Enforcement Officers Association, Summit Township Sportsman Club, Kellettville Sportsman Club, Happy Hunters, Larry George/Monroe Hotel Golf League and Smart TD Alumni.

He also enjoyed spending his time archery hunting, rifle hunting, golfing and watching the Steelers. More than anything, Fred enjoyed spending time at camp with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Dwyer) Summerville, whom he married Nov. 3, 1963; his four children, Carol (Tom) Leith of Butler, Lorie (Larry) Bartley of East Butler, Fred R. Summerville Jr. of Butler and Carrie (Bill) Heidenreich of Chicora; 11 grandchildren, Nathan (Kristina) Bartley, Sarah (Justin) Berberich, Matthew (Shelby) Bartley, Emily Leith (Joel Broad), Thomas Leith Jr., Melissa Bartley (Adam Harbison), Anna Heidenreich, Lora Heidenreich, Daniel Heidenreich, Matthew Summerville and Michael Summerville; his great-grandchildren, Kyle Leith, Julia Dupe, Luke Reott, Zivah Bartley, Quinn Bartley, Danica Bartley, Cameran Bartley, Jaissa Bartley and Cole Bartley, plus two more on the way; his brother, Dean (Jessica) Summerville of West Sunbury; his sister, Evelyn Weiland of Butler; his sisters-in-law, LouAnn Summerville of Butler and Mary Kay Summerville of Chicora; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Irvin “Phil” Summerville; his sister, Arlene Betro; and his grandson, Joshua Bartley.

SUMMERVILLE — Family and friends of Fred Robert Summerville, who died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A funeral service along with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial donations in Fred's honor to American Lung Association of PA, 810 River Ave. #140, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

All who knew Fred are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

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