Banks

S. “John” Banks III, 79, of Butler, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.

He was born in Philadelphia on May 11, 1945, to the late Samuel Jr. and Elsa (Loeslein) Banks.

John attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and graduated from Grove City College in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He honorably served in the U.S. Army for three years, serving overseas in Korea. John worked in finance and technology for various businesses and banks around the area.

He was known for being a loving husband, father and good friend to those who got to know him. He had a good sense of humor, a little offbeat at times. John was a member of First English Lutheran Church.

In his younger days, he and his wife, Judy, rode their bikes on trails, especially at Moraine State Park. In retirement, they traveled to many places across the United States.

John was an audiophile and had records, tapes, discs and all sorts of stereo equipment. He enjoyed all kinds of music and at one time played string bass in the Butler County Symphony. John was also an avid hockey fan, especially of the Penguins.

John was the beloved husband of Judith “Judy” (Stoneburner) Banks since their marriage in 1970; father of Christopher and Steven Banks; brother of Pauline (George) Petrie and Elsa (Wayne) Walters. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Robert Stoneburner of Paynesville, Minn., and Mark (Mary) Stoneburner of Marion, Ohio; sister-in-law, Susan Short of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

BANKS — Family and friends of S. “John” Banks III, who died Sunday, March 9, 2025, will be received from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler. Full military honors and prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

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