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Stanley Butkus Obituary
Stanley Butkus Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in his home in Cecil, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He passed in the arms of his loving wife of 38 years, Jamie Jansante Butkus, who retired as a reading specialist from McGuffey School District.
He was born October 7, 1943, a son of the late Stanley and Mary Butkus.
Stanley was a 1961 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to become a police officer with Scott Township, from where he retired as chief of police after 43 years.
Since his retirement in 2008, he enjoyed traveling with his wife.
Stanley was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Canonsburg.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his two children, son Stanley Butkus and daughter Cheryl Scala; stepson Brian Konya; sister Barbara Pollock; grandson Dylan; stepgranddaughters Allison, Madeline and Lila Konya; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
A private family remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
Memorials in honor of Stanley may be made to St. Jude Children's Cancer Fund at stjude.org.
To view or leave condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Butkus
Cheryl Scala
October 7, 2019
Dad/pap pap,
We love and miss you dearly. Today is your special day. You are in our hearts and thoughts. It has been quite a challenging year for your family. We have found strength and courage from you....you are the strongest and bravest man and we are pround to call you dad and pap pap. We know you hear our prayers and are with us guiding us as you always have. Happy birthday dad and pap pap. We love you always.. Yesterday..today..and every tomorrow.
Stush. Cheryl. Dylan
James Snarey
October 5, 2019
Stanley was an enjoyable person to speak with. He always carried a smile on his face.
Cheyrl Scala
December 24, 2018
I love you and miss you dad
Cheryl Scala
December 24, 2018
We love you dad and pap pap. Miss u everyday. You are in our thoughts this holiday season. Will be with the butkus family this holiday remembering and celebrating the lives of you and uncle walt. We miss you both with all our hearts. Until we all meet again....love cheryl stush and dylan
James Bishop
December 23, 2018
Sorry to hear about the passing of Stan,aka "Boots" Many happy memories,circa 1961.
Cheryl Scala
November 28, 2018
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November 28, 2018
Missing you everyday dad. Love you forever and that can never be taken away
Cheryl Scala
November 28, 2018
James Allen
October 25, 2018
Stush, Cheryl and Dylan.
We were very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We really enjoyed talking with him at Dylan's games and events at school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim and Cindy Allen
Tracey Mitchell
October 22, 2018
Cheryl and Stush,
I am very sorry for your loss! I believe if you could read your father's mind his thought would have been one as this:
"How beautiful to find a heart that loves you, without asking you for anything, but to be okay :
You showed true love to him always!! Be proud as I'm sure he was!
Love
Tracey
James Snarey
October 22, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 22, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
To Dad, Pap pap, Uncle Stan: In honor, remembrance, and celebration of you. We love you and you will be greatly missed!
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Dad and Stush. Love you Dad
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Dad and Cheryl...Love you Dad
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Pap pap and Dylan Love you pap pap
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Gena Siwiak
October 18, 2018
I am so sad to hear about Stan. We had so many great times with you both traveling and all the stories Stan would tell. You are an amazing wife who took care of Stan to the end. He will be missed by so many. May God give you the strength, courage and trust to get through this difficult time.
Andy Kisty
October 18, 2018
To the Butkus family, all my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stan will truly be missed.
October 16, 2018
Boots and I played football, baseball, softball, basketball on the school grounds of Gregg Street School in Glendale when we were growing up. He was a great guy!
Dave Erdodi
Kerri Charlino
October 16, 2018
Jamie,
My heart is heavy to read this, I will always remember Stan as a kind, genuine and funny man.
I am so sorry. May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort. May lasting peace surround your grieving heart. Hugs for you and your family. OXOX
October 15, 2018
You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
October 15, 2018
Sorry to hear of his passing, I will remember him always helping my dad Jiggs Eckles at carnival time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ileen "Eckles" Falleroni
October 15, 2018
I am truly sorry to see Officer Butkas passed away. He served our commuUnity with a caring manner
My Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy
Scott Twp Resident
Maureen Boyle
October 15, 2018
Eileen, Stan and Cheryl,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My prayers will be with you in this sad time.
Maureen Boyle and Family
FIREBALL
October 14, 2018
Very sad to hear; may he rest in peace with the Lord by his side. My thoughts are with the family.
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