Harrison

Gerald “Jerry” Harrison, 69, of Fenelton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2025, at his home.

Jerry was born in Butler on Dec. 31, 1955. He was the son of the late William and Katherine Stephenson Harrison. Jerry married his wife and partner of 47 years, Katherine “Kathy” Swartzlander Harrison on Aug. 13, 1977, with whom he raised seven children.

Jerry spent his entire career in the oil and gas industry. He was a longtime member of the Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers, having earned his STLE certification. A devout and charitable man, Jerry was a longtime and active member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. He was the president of the Butler Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and could be seen every Lent working the fish fries at his childhood parish, St. Mary in Herman. While Jerry enjoyed watching the Steelers, golfing and working in his yard, his time was spent mostly with his wife, children, their spouses, and his grandchildren, to whom he was incredibly devoted. He and Kathy shared the joy of traveling and were able to experience many countries and cultures together along the way.

In addition to his wife, Kathy, he is survived by his children, Jessica Dickey and her husband, Eric, of Butler, Eric Harrison and his wife, Yvette, of Shippenville, Kathryn Harrison of Pittsburgh, Valerie Harrison and her husband, Hakan Gurkan, of Glenshaw, Stephanie Harrison and her husband, Alex Andrzejczyk, of Pittsburgh, Markie Harrison and her husband, Erik Martin, of Allison Park, and Alex Harrison of Butler. He leaves his grandchildren, Samantha, Nathan and Charlotte Dickey, Noah and Nash Harrison, Anthony Andrzejczyk and Phoebe Martin. He also is survived by his brothers, Richard, Thomas, William and Donald Harrison, and their wives; his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bill and Kay, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Harrison; and a granddaughter, Joey Martin.

HARRISON — Funeral arrangements for Gerald “Jerry” Harrison, who died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, are being completed by HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA. Service details will be updated on the website and published in the weekend edition of Butler Eagle.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank, 146 N. Monroe St., Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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