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George Spinneweber Obituary

George F. Spinneweber, 86, of Butler, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side.
Born Oct. 9, 1939, in Butler, he was a son of the late James F. Spinneweber and Stella M. Miller Spinneweber.
George owned and operated a dairy farm. He also owned and maintained oil and gas wells on his property.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was also a pro-life advocate and he belonged to the Herman Volunteer Fire Company.
George is survived by eight children, Tammy Smith, and her husband, Brian, of Herman, Lori Kennedy, and her husband, Roger, of Butler, Michael Spinneweber, of Meridian, David Spinneweber, and his wife, Leslie, of Meridian, Wayne Spinneweber, and his wife, Tammy, of Zelienople, Jodi Simone, and her husband, Fran, of Monaca, Pa., Rick Spinneweber, and his wife, Samantha, of Butler, and Rebecca Spinneweber, of Dover, N.C.; 22 grandchildren; and many more great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by one brother, Paul "Bro" Spinneweber of Butler; one sister, Grace Leroy, of Cabot; a sister-in-law, Ruthann Cook, and her husband, Tom, of Butler; a very special friend, Linda Angert, of Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice M. Zellerino Spinneweber, whom he married Oct. 22, 1960, and who passed away Feb. 2, 2021; four siblings; and two sons-in-law, Christopher Wheeler and Ed Welter.
SPINNEWEBER - Friends of George F. Spinneweber, who died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 821 Herman Road, Butler, with the Rev. Alan Morris officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in George's memory to the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, 4800 Jonestown Road, Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or www.paprolife.org.
For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Glenda Widenhofer Martin

October 25, 2025

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad! RIP my friend

Maureen Goldscheitter Conner

October 23, 2025

So very sorry. I have very fond memories visiting the Spinnewebers growing up. Our families were good friends, as my father and George were fellow dairy farmers. Wonderful memories. My sympathy to the entire family....

Judy (Zalis/Hodak) Maire

October 22, 2025

I enjoyed seeing George at our Smith family reunions. He always had a wonderfully friendly & welcoming smile. I especially loved that he told Tammy about living on hallowed ground at her home on Bonniebrook. He will be greatly missed on this earth & warmly welcomed in heaven. Hallelujah for his life, which was a beautiful example of loving service to follow.

Elaine Lydon

October 22, 2025

George I will miss your smile, laugh and humor, but most of all I will miss your kindness! Thanks for being so full of Love! I always enjoyed doing dishes with you at St Mary´s Fish Frys & Church picnics as well as sitting with you at church in your favorite pew. Your kindness to my children never went unnoticed. I will truly miss you my friend! Now you can be with your Buddy! My best to the family and all those who loved you!

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