Theodore "Ted" Butcavage, 89, of Frackville, passed away Monday, Nov. 11.
Born in Gilberton, Nov. 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Albert and Anna (Fields) Butcavage.
A 1948 graduate of Frackville High School, Ted served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was a machinist at RCA in Lancaster.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Anne (Boner) Butcavage and daughter Brenda Kneib.
Ted was known for his whistle and 'round-the-clock singing. An avid animal love, he loved picking huckleberries and mushrooms.
Surviving are granddaughters and BFFs, Melissa Hombosky, husband Troy Weston, Bellefonte; Tracy Rokoski, Frackville; grandson Tyler Kneib, Frackville; son-in-law Ronald Kneib, Frackville; brother Joseph Butcavage, wife Eva Jean, Wernersville; nieces and nephews; grand-dogs Mini, Sweetea, Gus and Hildy.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Thursday from Nice-Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue, Frackville with Rev Robert Plichta officiating. Friends may call from 10 am – 11 am Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund 414 W. Oak St. Frackville, PA. Burial with military honors will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com .