James Hanratty, 63, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Butler, passed away Wednesday.

He was the beloved brother of Susan Ditullio, Frank (Marge) Hanratty, Vince (Bev) Hanratty and Bernadette Liebler, all of Butler, and Maryanne Alchier of Fredonia. He was loved by special friend, Jennifer Kiszer; numerous nieces and nephews; and all of his Vietnam War comrades.

He was preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Genevieve (Brodner) Hanratty.

He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War combat veteran and loved spending time with his family.

<B>HANRATTY</B> — Arrangements for James Hanratty, who died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, were handled by <B>Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home</B>, John N. Bauer and Spencer D. Geibel funeral directors, Pittsburgh.