Daller

Richard L. Daller, 91, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Feb. 11, 1933, in Butler, he was a son of the late John and Eliza (Patterson) Daller.

Richard served as an aerographer in the U.S. Navy, on an aircraft carrier that carried out bomb testing at Bikini Atoll during the Korean War. He and his wife, Helen, lived in San Diego, Calif., during his military service. He worked at the Armco steel mill in Butler in various capacities for more than 40 years, ending up in the masonry department.

He was a dedicated member of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Lyndora for many years, singing in the choir and always involved in the making of the church's popular pierogies. He also enjoyed woodworking, bowling, music, dancing and spending time with family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Richard was a member of the American Legion Post 778 in Lyndora.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Helen (Grennek) Daller; they were married on Nov. 26, 1955. Also surviving are two sons, Richard (Julianne) Daller of Pittsburgh and Thomas Daller of Butler; his daughter, Lu Ann (Dale) Shidemantle of Erie; seven grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, Jocelyn, Luke, Andrew, Ethan and Jacob; five great-grandchildren, Darcy, Jonah, Teddy, Maddie and Hope; two sisters, Betty Lou Turner of Butler and Sandra (Charles) Walton of New Jersey.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.

DALLER — Friends of Richard L. Daller, who died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew Orthodox Church, 201 Penn Ave., Lyndora.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Michael Sochka officiating. Graveside services to follow at the North Side Cemetery in Butler with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Drive, Butler, PA 16001.

Arrangements entrusted to GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

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

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