Earl D. Bell Jr.

Earl D. Bell Jr. obituary, Butler, PA

Earl D. Bell Jr.

Earl Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 20, 2026.
Earl D. Bell, Jr., 76, of Butler, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Chicora Medical Center.

He was born on December 17, 1949, in Butler, PA, to the late Earl and Mary (Brough) Bell.

Earl was a graduate of Butler High School. Most recently, he worked as a custodian for Penn United Technologies. Earl loved watching TV, especially old movies and westerns. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and collecting stuffed animals. Above all else, Earl was extremely devoted to his family, and adored spending time with them and his dog, Anggie.

Earl is survived by his special cousins, Linda Bell and Robert Bell, Jr., his trusted friends Myron Greenert, William Tebay, Donald Tebay, and Jolene Monfre Willard, as well as numerous extended family members throughout the country.

In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Giese and his brother-in-law, Harry Giese.

Per Earl's wishes, there will be no services.

He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew Earl are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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