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Rudolph Corona Obituary
He was born Sept. 10, 1928, in Johnstown, Pa.,to the late Candido Corona and the late Maria Estefana de Gasca Corona.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during the Korean War as an aviation machinist mate third class.
Rudy worked as a teacher, coach and athletic trainer in the Butler Area Schools for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Elks Club. Rudy was one of the founding fathers of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Association and was a Certified National Athletic Trainer. He enjoyed all kinds of sports and was an avid fan.
In his retirement, Rudy was an athletic trainer at local high schools and Butler County Community College. He was a coach and mentor to many.
Rudy is survived by his wife, Marjorie, whom he married June 8, 1958; one daughter, Jennifer Galichon and her husband, J.P., of Mahwah, N.J.; two grandchildren, Jacqueline Galichon of Boston, Mass., Jackson Galichon, of Mahwah, N.J.; one sister, Armida Winsauer, of Chicago, Ill.; one niece, Debbie Alongi, of Chicago, Ill.; and three nephews, Rick Corona, of Chicago, Ill., Joseph Corona, of Chicago, Ill., and Kevin Winsauer, of Boise, Idaho.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Corona and Alfred Corona.
CORONA - Friends of Rudolph "Rudy" Corona who died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
A Christian funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler.
Officers and members of American Legion Post 117 of Butler, American Legion Post 778 of Lyndora, and VFW Post 249 of Butler, will conduct military honors at the cemetery.
Burial will take place at Butler County Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C., 20090, Alz.org, (800)-272-3400.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rudolph Corona
Larry & Shirley Hindman
September 12, 2017
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Rudy. He was very special to us beginning in our Junior High School years..you both were just starting your teaching careers at that time. He really influenzed Larry in his teenage years...he was such a mentor. Many times he would see Rudy running down the road getting his exercise...and always waved with a big smile.
We know he will be missed by you and so many others whose lives he enriched.
Don Mitch
September 4, 2017
It was a privilege to have known Rudy. He demonstrated a zest for life and he was a great role model. Rest in peace, Rudy.
Shirley A. Protzman
August 30, 2017
My condolences to the Corona family.
Howard Killmeyer
August 28, 2017
Marge, my prayers are with you and your family with the passing of Rudy.
Dwight Protzman
August 27, 2017
Rest In Peace Coach.
Duane Wetick
August 26, 2017
I seem to remember Rudy working on a road crew during the summer...or maybe it was my imagination. A great guy!
Edyie Potts and Verna Vargo
August 26, 2017
Marjorie and Jennifer and family,
Mom and I are so sorry to hear of Rudy's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. Wonderful memories. Prayers for your strength during this time. Another Of God's Angels to watch over you.
Jon Abes
August 26, 2017
Mrs. Corona and Jenny,
Rudy was my friend, mentor, coach and teacher. I cannot say enough positive things about him and am deeply sadden by his passing.
Catherine Barto Kistler
August 25, 2017
A loving and kind man, a respected mentor, and amazing Athletic Trainer. I'm lucky to have had him as a role model for many years. He left an amazing legacy and will be missed.
REBECCA GOTTSCHALK
August 25, 2017
He was a good friend and a swell athletic trainer. Got to know him well at my time at Seneca valley high.
Mel Miller
August 25, 2017
Mr. C was a great teacher, coach, mentor and friend to the students. Strong, Handsome, fair, one of the memorable teachers of my life. A great contributor to Butler community and school system. RIP.
Barbara Henry
August 25, 2017
Aunt Marge & Jennifer you are in my thoughts & prayers. Uncle Rudy was a great man & always put a smile on my face. I'm so glad I got to see him a few months ago. Rest in peace Uncle Rudy. Love you.
tim nunes
August 25, 2017
marge and jen-you have my sympathy-Rudy was a great person with a great heart-he affected the lives of many-he taught about real life and touched many young hearts-
August 25, 2017
Goodbye my long ago friend. I think of your favorite line from a Browning poem: "A man's reach should exceed his grasp." And your own line: "Only a poet can make a wall talk." Richard Ray, Indiana, PA
August 25, 2017
Admired and respected ,Mr Corona was my gym teacher in the 60s God Bless to RUDY and family. Ron Bester
Betty Cordray
August 25, 2017
Sympathies to your family, Marge. Rudy always made me smile when I would pass him in the halls of the Jr High. Regards to Jenny...
John (Bubba) McCall
August 25, 2017
My condolences to the Corona family.
Gary Poole
August 25, 2017
Mr. Corona was my teacher and coach tough but fair and always liked him. My condolences to the Corona famiy. RIP Mr. Corona
Patti and Alan Offstein
August 24, 2017
Marge,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Rudy was a true roll model that we will never forget. May he rest in peace. Great teacher, great friend and great person! One of a kind...
August 24, 2017
Marge, we are so very saddened to hear of Rudys passing. I had spent many an early morning walking and solving the worlds problems with him. He will be missed by all in the cul de sac. Peace to you and your family.
Frank & Linda Hilovsky
Steven and Holly McClellan
August 24, 2017
Mr. Corona was a wonderful teacher, coach, administrator and neighbor. Mrs. Corona and Jenny, You have our deepest sympathies in your loss.
Lee and Joyce Mustello
August 24, 2017
Mr. Corona, was one of the best teachers I ever had, and was a great guy. To his family, you have our deepest sympathy.
Russell Bicker
August 24, 2017
Marge You and the family are in my prayers for the loss of your beloved husband and father.
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