Bruce W. Jones

Bruce W. Jones

Bruce W. Jones, age 78 of Girard, Pa., died peacefully at his home early morning, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 with his beloved cat, Sammy, curled up against his legs.

Bruce was born in Rye, New York on March 19, 1947, the son of the late William D. and Carol (White) Sapione Jones. Bruce served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and worked at the Masonic Home and Hospital in Wellington, Connecticut for many years.

Bruce was a 3rd Degree Mason for 43 years in the Connecticut Order and in his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and collecting baseball cards. Bruce enjoyed life to the fullest with everyone. He married the love of his life, Fayann (Buterbaugh) whom he married on August 10, 1973. Fayann passed away on March 23, 2024. He was lost without her. They spent a lot of time traveling and enjoying what life brought to them to the fullest.

Bruce is survived by his brother, Lee Jones of Cape May, New Jersey and his sister-in-law, Joan Counts; his Aunt Roe; nieces, Betti-jo Townsend, Cristi-jo Schwartz; his great-nieces, Kiara Houser, Megan and Taylour. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling or services for Bruce as was his request. His request was that if anyone wanted to make donations in his memory to please make them to any animal shelter of one’s choice, St. Judes, or the Shriners Hospital.