Paul J. Starr

Paul J. Starr, 87, of Butler passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born September 24, 1934 in Butler, he was a son of the late Paul M. and Mildred (Oster) Starr.

He was a heavy equipment and truck mechanic working for Eckridge for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994.

He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.

He was a lifetime organic master gardener. He was active in the farmers markets both of Butler and Slippery Rock. He was also a former member of the Pittsburgh Mushroom Club and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed reading and especially spending time with his family.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he was aboard the USS Oglethorpe during the Korean War.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Debby (Terry) Baptiste of Hernando, FL, and Paula (Dennis) Master of Boonsboro, MD.

Six grandchildren: Ryan (Tina) Baptiste, Jason Baptiste, Caitlin (Chad) Keller, Gavin (Natalie) Master, Catherine Starr and David Starr, Jr.

Six great-grandchildren.

Numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea C. (Bonyak) Starr who passed away November 6, 1998, whom he married November 29, 1957. His son, David A. Starr and his granddaughter, Alexis Starr, three brothers and two sisters.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA 16001 Friday, July 1, 2022 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 1:00 pm Friday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North McKean St, Butler, PA 16001.  Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery with military honors.

In Lieu of Flowers, his family requests donations be sent to the Arbor Day Foundation, or to St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

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