Jeffrey Blaine Kriess, 55, of Summit Township passed away Thursday at the Alle-Kiski Medical Center in Natrona Heights.

He was born Jan. 7, 1958, in Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Rawlins Kriess of Butler; his father, Larry Kriess of Butler; three stepchildren, Heather Parsons, Tyler Whittle and Paul Whittle; and his siblings, Donna (James) Zang, Mitch (Melinda) Roth, Larry Kriess and Paul (Robin) Kriess.

He was preceded in death by his mothers, Lois Jean Walker and Patsy Jean Kriess.

KRIESS — As per the wishes of Jeffrey Blaine Kriess, who died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, all visitation and services were private. Burial also was private.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, New Kensington.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to www.cardarofuneralhome.com.