Criley

Robert G. “Bobby” Criley, 62, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford.

He was born May 13, 1961, a son of the late Harold J. Criley and Mary (Knittel) Criley.

Bobby resided at a Community Living Home through The Arc of Butler County and previously was employed by PARC Productions. He attended the day program at Golden Opportunities, participated in Special Olympics and attended summer camp yearly at the YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer in Fombell.

He was a loving person with a great sense of humor who enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time with the staff and other residents of his home and attending outings, bowling and parties with the Arc. He also treasured his colored pencil collection, which he wanted to take everywhere he went.

He is survived by two brothers, Jerry Criley and Harold J. “Jim” (Nancy) Criley Jr., both of Butler; seven sisters, Judy Vaneman of Covington, Ga., Linda (Anthony) Bonetti, Rose Taylor, Mary (Fred) Green, Joan Steighner, Jean Wigton, all of Butler, and Grace (Leonard) Abbruzzese of Zelienople; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

His family would like to thank all of the staff of the Arc, PARC, Golden Opportunities and especially the staff at his home, as well as the VNA of Butler and Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford.

CRILEY — Friends of Robert G. “Bobby” Criley, who died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler. Interment to be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Herman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics of Butler County at SOPA, Three Rivers Region, 300 Cedar Ridge Drive, Suite 320, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.

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