Studeny

Joseph “Joe” Edward Studeny, 61, of Renfrew, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by his family after an extended illness while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born June 1, 1964, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph G. Studeny and Mary Katherine (Locher) Studeny.

Joe was a 1982 graduate of Butler High School. He then served in the U.S. Navy from 1982 until 1987. Joe graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 1991. He later went on to further his education and graduated from Duquesne University with a Master of Business Administration in 2006. He worked as a financial analyst for FedEx for nearly 20 years.

Joe was a member of St. Conrad Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed coaching his kids’ sports teams and played soccer recreationally. He was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins. He had a heart for animals and was especially fond of his pets. Above all, he loved his family and his children and was a devoted father and husband.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his fiancée, Kelly Griggs; his daughter, Katie (Aaron) O’Leary; and his granddaughter, Jade O’Leary.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Christine (Walters) Studeny; they were married for 26 years before her passing on Aug. 18, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph B. Studeny, who passed away April 17, 2019.

STUDENY — Friends and family of Joseph “Joe” Edward Studeny, who died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler, with Father Kevin Fazio officiating.

A private entombment will take place following Mass at Butler County Memorial Park.

The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Joe’s honor.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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