Curtis

Larry J. Curtis, 75, of Chicora, went to be with the Lord early Sunday evening, Sept. 15, 2024, while in the company of his loving family at Chicora Medical Center, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Larry was born in Butler on Sept. 3, 1949. He was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Eileen Young Curtis.

He was a 1967 graduate of Karns City Area High School and had been employed as a boiler operator at Penreco in Karns City for 42 years. Larry was a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union. He also had been employed by Toby Fennell Contracting in Chicora. Larry was a skilled carpenter who built four of his own homes and was always willing to help others with their building projects. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed being at his camp in Sheffield. While at camp, he and his wife attended the Kane Community Methodist Church.

Larry had been an active member of St. Paul’s Community Church in Sugarcreek Township and participated in building projects on mission trips to Guatemala. He served on the Oak Grove Cemetery board for many years and was a knowledgeable and respected cemetery sexton. Larry had most recently attended First United Methodist Church and Crossfire in Butler. Larry’s greatest joys in life were the company of his family, especially his kids and grandkids.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sharon Craig Curtis, whom he married at St. Paul’s Church on Sept. 17, 1983. Also surviving are five children, Steven Curtis and his wife, Ginneen, of Midland, Amy Bowser and her husband, Greg, of Punta Gorda, Fla., Larry P. Curtis of Butler, and Jason Curtis and his wife, Carrie, and Lindsey Snow and her husband, Josh, all of Chicora; seven grandchildren, Bowen, Dalton, Zoe and Payton Bly, and Ryker, Myla and Kane Snow; two stepgrandchildren, Rylee and Alyna LaVelle; five great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Arianna, Coty, Jackson and Addison Bly; two sisters, Kathy Franko and her husband, Mike, of Butler and Margie Slater and her husband, Gary, of Chicora; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bernie and Shirl Craig of Ford City; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, father-in-law and a brother-in-law.

CURTIS — Friends of Larry J. Curtis, who died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., Butler, with the Rev. David Janz, senior church pastor, and the Rev. Calvin Cook, of the Kane Community United Methodist Church, co-officiating.

Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township. A going home service will be held on Oct. 5 at Kane United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Isaiah 117 House in Butler, at support.isaiah117house.com, or the Hillman Cancer Center.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.