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Jerry Watterson Jr.

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Jerry “Buddy” Watterson, Jr., 59, of Valencia passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

Born Sept. 20, 1966, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Jerry Watterson, Sr., and Barbara Nicolazzo Watterson.

Jerry was a concrete finisher and was a member of Cement Masons Union Local 526. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, racing quads and anything outdoors. He was very giving of his construction talents, helping anyone who needed something done.

Surviving are his wife, Rebecca S. Watterson, whom he married Sept. 26, 2015; his stepchildren, Cassandra (Daniel) Duddy of West Deer Township, William Spirnock of Squirrel Hill, Garrett Spirnock of New York City, and Cole Spirnock of Valencia; stepgrandson, Daniel; his mother of Butler; two sisters, Brenda Huff of Renfrew and Tina Karcher of Butler, his brother, Brian (Lori) Watterson of Valencia and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father and his daughter, Savanna Watterson.

WATTERSON — Friends of Jerry “Buddy” Watterson Jr., who died Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, Saxonburg.

Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Zonts officiating.

Interment will follow in Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the West Deer Dog Shelter, 109 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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

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