Archer

Joseph E. Archer, of Sarver, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born May 25, 1939, in Butler, and was the son to Joseph E. Archer and Lucille Archer. After graduating from Butler High School in 1957, he entered the Navy, where he honorably served his country aboard the USS Davis DD 937. Upon leaving the Navy, Joe began a banking career with Pittsburgh Home Savings Bank, initially at the Butler office and later at the Pittsburgh office, where he established a successful construction loan program serving many of the areas homebuilders.

Joe enjoyed many hobbies, including running and triathlons. In his post-retirement years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, attending the Sturgis Festival for 20 years and snowmobiling with his son, Ken, including at the Canadian Snow Train. He also honed his construction skills by rehabbing older homes.

He is survived by his first wife, Bonita Bachman (Dave); son, Kenneth E. Archer (Symone) of Sarver; daughter, Joelle K. Patterson (Geoff) of Butler; son-in-law, Pierre Khoury; brother, Gary Archer (Kandy) of Butler; sister, Terri Cammisa (Hedge); and his partner of 24 years, Nancy Bonati. Joe was a professional mentor to Marco Bonati, and he delighted in attending the sports events and hosting an annual Easter egg hunt for his grandchildren, Xavier Khoury, Pierce Khoury, Madison Archer Schmidt, Zachary Archer, Colin Patterson and Sydney Patterson.

Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Archer Khoury of Cranberry Township; and a brother, Jan Archer of Norfolk, Va.

ARCHER — All services for Joseph E. Archer, who died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, will be held privately per Joe's wishes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.

The family requests that you kindly consider donations in Joe's memory to Corolla Wild Horse Fund, 1130E, Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC 27927 or at www.corollawildhorses.com.

All who knew Joe are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

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