Frank Zelinka

Frank Zelinka, 93, of Butler passed away peacefully Saturday.

Born Oct. 14, 1922, in Lyndora, he was the beloved husband of the late Rosemary of 66 years; and the loving father to Franklin (Bud) Zelinka and his wife, Pam, and Donna Carver and her husband, Scott, of Highland Heights, Ohio. Also surviving are three very special grandchildren, who called him “Pap Pap,” Kristin, Sean and Cameron; and two great-granddaughters, Penelope and Naomi.

He also is survived by his sister, Mary Herman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mike and John Zelinka.

The family gives special thanks to his caregiver, Lori Michaels, who was the greatest blessing to our family these last three years.

Frank served in World War II as an airplane mechanic in Okinawa, where he was awarded a Bronze Star.

He was employed at Armco for 41 years and is a lifelong Elk and VFW member. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler.

Friends and neighbors will always remember him mowing his lawn, polishing the cars, building doll houses, going to car shows and an occasional casino trip.

ZELINKA — Friends of Frank Zelinka, who died Saturday, May 7, 2016, will be received from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler.Interment will follow at the Butler County Memorial Park.Frank was known to give money to people less fortunate as he never wanted anything in return.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Charities or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.