Margaret I. Butz Latrobe, Pennsylvania Obituary

Margaret I. Butz

Dr. Margaret I. Butz, 78, of Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Oak Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg. Born June 13, 1943 in New Alexandria, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Josephine M. (Verhosek) Butz. Margaret was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Ligoner. Prior to her retirement, she was a mathematics professor at LaRoche University and was a math tutor. She graduated from California University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She earned a Masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1983. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, enjoyed sewing and quilting, going to the beach and loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially at Idlewild. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine “Jo” Butz. Margaret is survived by one son, Michael J. Rusnock of Natrona Heights; one daughter, Renae M. Beatty, and her husband Jim, of Bridgeville; one brother, Frank Butz and his wife Sue, of Ligonier; three grandchildren, Allison Beatty, Ashley Beatty and Thomas Spinks; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 6 pm Sunday at the Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home, LLC, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 pm Monday at Holy Trinity Church, Ligonier with Rev. Anthony Carbone as celebrant. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 203, Ligonier, PA 15658.
June 13, 1943 - July 8, 202106/13/194307/08/2021
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Joel Spiegel
May 11, 2022
Marge was a wonderful lady who I met in the mid-1980s when she worked at Basic Computer. She made people feel important.
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Ellen Ragan
July 11, 2021
I met Marge at Basic Computers in 1986 when I just came into the IT world, she showed me my spreadsheet. I can’t list all the great times I had with her, way way too many. The last few days have been a lot of reminiscing and laughing. OMG the parties…. including our w... Continue Reading
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July 10, 2021
You will be missed. Your life has been an inspiration to many. Your kind words and beautiful smile will not be forgotten.
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Jewell Zellers
July 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Marg and I were next door roomies at California University along with Rita and Sandy. What a whiz in math and always joking. Marg you will be missed. Sorry for not keeping in touch. See you in Heaven!😘
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July 10, 2021
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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July 10, 2021
Marge brought so many gifts and memories to our life. We will never forget her! Love Ellen and Tom
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Scott McGrath
July 9, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest condolences and love from Scott and Mary McGrath and family.
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July 9, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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July 9, 2021
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Haley & Zack
July 9, 2021
May you Rest In Peace surrounded in light and love
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