Gibson

Joseph Dennis Gibson, 75, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 4, 1951, in Natrona Heights, the son of the late Harry L. and Dorothy (Lloyd) Gibson.

Joe graduated from Butler High School in 1969. He had worked at several places throughout his life, including the Hot Dog Shop, Pullman Standard, United Cerebral Palsy and II-VI. After retirement, he drove for the Manheim Pittsburgh Auto Auction.

He was a member of GraceWay Community Church and American Legion Post 117. He was also a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. Joe was a motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed traveling and shooting the breeze with just about anyone he met. He was an honorable and joyful man that worked hard and never let his handicap define him or his abilities. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving are his companion, Melissa “Missy” Kaiser, of Butler; his daughter, Gennie Gibson, of Slippery Rock; his son, Dennis J. Gibson, of Hardy, Ky.; his stepdaughter, Robin Kuzma, of Butler; his stepson, Tony Kaiser, of Butler; his grandchildren, Nathan Ford, Tyler Teite, Cade Ford and Reina “Josh” Kuzma; and his two great-granddaughters, Paisley and Kennedy Ford.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Edna “Billie” Gibson; his sister, Sue Everette; and his brother, Tim Gibson.

GIBSON — Friends of Joseph Dennis Gibson, who died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, with his pastor, David West, officiating.

For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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