William R. Green

William R. “Uncle Bill” Green, 88, formerly of Butler, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, while residing at Magnolia Place in Saxonburg.

He was born August 1, 1936 in Butler, a son of the late Edward J. Green and Evelyn M. (Kramer) Green.

He was a retired bricklayer, working for Etzel Masonry for 50 years, also he was the caretaker for 21 years at the Riverstone Farm in Foxburg, PA.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman, the RC Mens Club, was a gold card member of the Herman Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Unionville Firehall, where he was an ambulance driver, was a lifetime member of the Elks Club and also a member the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed fixing up old cars and even ran a few races at Lernerville when he was young.

He was a veteran of the United States Marines Corps.

He is survived by a sister, Pearl green.

Brother-in-law, Chris Lovric.

Sister-in-law, Pat Lovric.

Numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce (Lovric) Green, whom he married April 20, 1963, she passed away January 15, 2024; also 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 brother -in-law.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 10:00 am, at St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman.  Military Honors will follow Mass at the Church.  Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Butler.

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