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BARTON L. "BUTCH" SKALA
BARTON L. "BUTCH" SKALA
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Age 77, suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, of Whitehall, formerly of Bon Air. Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley J. (Coberly) Skala; loving father of Sherry J. (John) Locke and Darla J. (James) Stevick; proud and devoted Pap Pap to Hunter B. Stevick, Sabrina J. Locke and Jillian J. Stevick; son of the late Louis and Agatha Skala; brother of Donna Schiavone and Bernadette Padula; cousin of Ronald Mazur. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Bart served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Air National Guard. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, a retired City of Pittsburgh Motorcycle Police Officer, Kilbuck Township Motorcycle Police Officer, as well as a Stowe Township Police Officer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #743 (Pin Club), a motorcycle safety instructor and also was the vehicle code instructor for Allegheny County Police Academy and a life-member of the NRA. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, August 9, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Interment will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please send condolences to
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Bernie Komoroski
August 12, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the family of Butch Skala. He was a good neighbor for many years. One of the first to welcome us to the neighborhood.
Robert Schaeffer
August 12, 2019
The years I worked with Bart at zone 4, and #5 were memoriable. Bart was a hardworker, personable and an honorable man. I enjoyed my time with him on the Pittsburgh Police. He had a quick wit, and expansive knowledge of procedure. He loved his family deeply, and was an all around good guy.
My family and I want to express on sympathy to Bart's family. God Bless you.
Valerie and Greg Castelli
August 10, 2019
Sherry, We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Elaine Schneider
August 9, 2019
Heartfelt condolences to Shirley and all the rest of the family Butch loved so much. I know he could be a tough guy - a Marine and a police officer - but I also saw the other side of him. He was the guy who stopped late one winter night and picked up a cat that he saw half frozen in the slush on a street car island. He saved that cat. R.I.P. Butch
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judge lou coles
August 8, 2019
Dear Skala Family,
Bart was good man and a great office. When he went to work for Kilbuck, the local DJ had to put whole lists of traffic offenses into the computer. He taught me so much in traffic court. They don't have cops like Bart anymore
August 8, 2019
Bart, My Brother Marine and Police Officer We always sat together at our Marine Corps vets meetings and Police Association meetings. I will miss you brother. My Sympathies to your family. Semper Fi. Ed Heyl retired Alleg Co Police.
Jay Weller
August 8, 2019
A life lived in devotion to family and dedication to service of country and community. Job well done, good and faithful servant.
August 8, 2019
My name is Mary Jo Lennon Bart worked with my husband Chief Jack Lennon for Kilbuck Twp. Police Department My sincere condolences go out to Shirley and her family . So sad that two (bigger than life) gentle men has left us. they're work was done here on earth . Bart and Jack were the best of friends. Loyalty and Respect and the love for their families is something I know these two men had in common. Rest in peace Bart say Hi to Jack for me.
Brother Marine
August 7, 2019
Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service. R.I.P.
Caren Kavsak
August 7, 2019
Bart is our next door neighbor. The best of the best. Im sending prayers and my condolences to all of his lovely family. I am so sad today and personally will also miss Bart very very much.
August 7, 2019
Bart was one of my best friends in the police department. We continued to be friends after we both retired. I will never forget him. I am sure he already has the VASCAR lines set up in heaven, and is hiding behind a cloud. Watch out St. Peter. R.I.P.
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