Stanley Butkus Jr.
Stanley Butkus Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in his home in Cecil, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He passed in the arms of his loving wife of 38 years, Jamie Jansante Butkus, who retired as a reading specialist from McGuffey School District.
He was born October 7, 1943, a son of the late Stanley and Mary Butkus.
Stanley was a 1961 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to become a police officer with Scott Township, from where he retired as chief of police after 43 years.
Since his retirement in 2008, he enjoyed traveling with his wife.
Stanley was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Canonsburg.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his two children, son Stanley Butkus and daughter Cheryl Scala; stepson Brian Konya; sister Barbara Pollock; grandson Dylan; stepgranddaughters Allison, Madeline and Lila Konya; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
A private family remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
Memorials in honor of Stanley may be made to St. Jude Children’s Cancer Fund at stjude.org.
To view or leave condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.