Davis

Richard Brent Davis, 73, of Butler, passed away at his residence Friday, March 14, 2025, following an extended illness.

He was born in Ellwood City, Pa., on Aug. 4, 1951, and was the son to William Jonathan Davis and June Rosella Cooper Davis. Richard graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1971. He married Jennifer Niechter on Nov. 22, 1995.

Richard was a good worker, and he was kind, thoughtful and loved his family. He formerly worked in custodial care at the YWCA in Butler and on the family farm. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Worth Township. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

Survivors include his wife, Jennifer; mother, June Davis of Slippery Rock; sisters, Leslie (Dennis) Colosimo of Slippery Rock, Brenda (Richard) Doerr of Dover, Fla., Karen (Steven) Connell, Kimberly (Michael) Conroy and Elizabeth Barnette, all of Slippery Rock; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father; and a nephew, Mark Massella.

DAVIS — Family will receive friends of Richard Brent Davis, who died Friday, March 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.

A funeral for Richard will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Thomas Meling, retired pastor of Zion Baptist Church, presiding.

Interment will be at Zion Baptist Cemetery in Worth Township.

Memorial contributions may be given to Slippery Rock Fire and Rescue, 162 Elm St., Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

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