John F. Veselich, 81, of Butler died Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 3, 1927, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of John and Christina Benec Veselich.

He was a member of the St. Matthew Parish in Pittsburgh.

He enjoyed working on the family farm.

Surviving are his three brothers, Edward Veselich, Lawrence (Dorothy) Veselich and Joseph Veselich, all of Butler; his two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Drescher of Butler and Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Paytas of Renfrew; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

<B>VESELICH</B> — Services and burial for John F. Veselich, who died Monday, May 11, 2009, will be private.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>Fox Funeral Home</B>, Saxonburg, and information also is available at www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.