We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to all of our family, friends, coworkers and neighbors for their great kindness in our time of sorrow.

You eased our burden and comforted our hearts.

We would also like to thank Butler Ambulance Service, Paramedics, Life Flight Crew, Staff at Allegheny General Hospital, Pastor Tom Meling, Father Harry Bielewicz, Pastor Ben Oesterling, Deputy Coroner Larry Barr, Young's Funeral Home, Friends at Butler Elks #170, Bob Traggai and members of the Butler Elks #170 for the memorial service, food, florals and to all others who tended to lessen our sorrow.