Vogus

George R. "Brud" Vogus, 80, of 535 Sunset Drive, Butler, died at 6:26 p.m. Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Nov. 6, 1929, in Clinton Township, Venango County, he was the son of the late George H. Vogus and Clara (Dillon) Vogus.

Mr. Vogus was a bricklayer for 42 years, belonging to Local 9, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. He retired in 1989.

He was a member of the Faith United Presbyterian Church, and he belonged to the Prime Timers of the church.

Mr. Vogus enjoyed attending all of the grandchildren's programs, games and concerts; spending time with family; helping with family projects; and spending time at camp and hunting.

Mr. Vogus was a sergeant in the United States Army, 1st Calvary Division, serving in Korea and Japan during the Korean War.

Mr. Vogus is survived by his wife, Grace O. Vogus, who he was married July 2, 1951; a son, Scott D. Vogus and his wife, Lorraine (Vargo) of Cabot; a daughter, Victoria L. Pacey and her husband, Lawrence W. of Valencia; six grandchildren, Nicole L. Vogus, Douglas R. Vogus and Jillian R. Vogus, Claire E. Pacey, Philip W. Pacey and Caroline G. Pacey, all at home; a sister, Mary V. Hoffman of Columbus, Ohio; and four nieces and four nephews.

<B>VOGUS</B> — Friends of George R. "Brud" Vogus, who died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ray Eichler of Faith United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Faith United Presbyterian Church 1329 N. Main St., Butler, PA 16001.