Marjorie W. Butler of Waterford, PA, passed away Sunday September 20, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA. She was born in Linesville, PA on November 12, 1937, to Park Wheeler and Carrie Jenkins Eldridge.
Marge graduated from Linesville High School in 1955, where she was a Majorette. She had a 40-year career as a hair stylist, then opened a yarn and knitting store. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1962, attending congregations in Erie, Union City, and most recently in Cambridge Springs.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Donald H Butler, and 3 brothers Floyd Wheeler, Jim Wheeler, and Paul Wheeler.
Marge is survived by her 3 children: David Butler (Laurie), Loretta Clark (John), and Liz Butler; Grandchildren Mandie Butler, David Ryan Butler, Amy Banko (Brian), Maria Hayes (Scott), Ry Clark (Mary), and Michael Butler (Rachael); 11 Great-Grandchildren Ashlyn, Tyler and Gavin Adderhold; Jodi Butler; MacKenzie and Mason Banko; Zac, Logan, and Owen Hayes; Macie, Hannah, and Ella Clark. 2 brothers Tom Wheeler (Barb) of Waldo, FL, Steve Heilman (Deb) of Madison, OH; 1 sister Martha Wheeler of Conneautville, Pa, 1 sister-in-law Pam Wheeler, and 1 sister-in-law Myrt Trott (Robert) of Keokuk, IA
Calling hours will be from 3 PM – 5 PM on Thursday, September 24th at Van Matre Funeral Home in Waterford, PA, 105 Walnut St, and a Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 29th 1:00 P.M. at Cambridge Springs Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 412 McCleland Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stancliff Hose Company in Waterford or JW.Org. Condolences may be shared at www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com.
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Gery Nietupski says
September 22, 2026 at 11:55 amTo the Butler Family– I am so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your many memories of a life we lived bring each of you comfort in the days ahead. Gery
Lois Brown and Edna McGinnett says
September 22, 2026 at 3:44 pmTo Marge’s family, my sister and I are so very sorry for your loss. We were friends of Marge’s for many years and kept in touch by phone when she couldn’t make it to the Kingdom Hall. She was a good friend and zealous sister with a ready sense of humor. You have our deepest sympathy.
Milo Hull says
September 22, 2026 at 10:06 pmMarge was a very nice person to all I just talked to her a few weeks ago at a congregation meeting . We are all going to miss her and all her family Im sure will too.
Judy Cooklis says
September 24, 2026 at 6:57 amLiz, i’m so sorry to hear of your mother‘s passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Sandra Williams says
September 25, 2026 at 12:55 amMy sincere sympathy to all of you. We had good times when we were neighbors
Michaele Jones says
September 29, 2026 at 12:07 pmOur deepest and most sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to the Butler Family. Liz, my family and I are keeping you close in our thoughts and heart during this time of separation of your beloved mother!