Allen G. “Big Al” Alwine

Allen G. “Big Al” Alwine, 69 of Butler passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born in Butler on December 8, 1953 to the late Nicholas and Allene (Wadding) Alwine. After graduating from Butler High School, Allen served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He then went on to work at Pullman as a welder for over 10 years and retired with the government after a 20 year career with the VA. Allen had uncounted friends, he knew someone everywhere he went. He was known for his personality, his selflessness, being helpful, caring and for being loved. Allen was an overall great guy and he will be forever missed. He leaves behind his wife Linda (Cooper) Alwine whom he married in 1983. He was the father of Jared (Aysa) Alwine, Justine (Justin Sr.) Barnett, Jasmine (Kevin) Karch, and Judson Alwine; brother of Nicholas Alwine and Joyce Kirkwood; grandfather of Colbi, Laina, Polli, Alida, Betty, Justin Jr., and Milo. He is also survived by his in-laws Clifford and Ruth Cooper. He was preceded in death by his siblings Richard Alwine and Janet Ernst. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 5-7 PM in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001, WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A service will immediately follow in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.