Macefe

Richard D. “Rich” Macefe, 75, of East Brady, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County, passed away Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, at Quality Life Services — Chicora.

Richard was born in Butler on Aug. 13, 1949. He was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kerner Macefe.

He attended school in Butler and was a member of St. Paul Community Church in Chicora. Rich retired following many years of service in the housekeeping department at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Rich enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and riding his quad.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margery Elaine Moore Macefe, whom he married at St. Paul Community Church on Aug. 4, 1990. Mrs. Macefe passed away Jan. 8, 2019.

He is survived by a daughter, Tammy; two sisters, Mary Ann Scarpitti and Theresa Mitchell; two brothers, Dave Macefe and John Macefe; his cousin and longtime caregiver, Brenda Lewis of Conneaut Lake; as well as a number of nieces and cousins.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son and brother.

MACEFE — Friends of Richard D. “Rich” Macefe, who died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, will be received from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Community Church, 2167 Route 268, Chicora. A funeral service will follow at noon at the church with the Rev. Frank Sapp Jr., church pastor, officiating.

Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Community Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA.

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

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