Eugene J. McLaughlin, 80, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at New Haven Court at Clearview.
He was born December 2, 1942 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Patrick Joseph McLaughlin and the late Martha Huff McLaughlin.
Eugene in his younger years worked for Pullman Standard then went to work at AK Steel where he retired from. He belonged to the Summit Township Sportsman’s Club, the Argyle Lodge #540 F.& A.M. Chicora, PA, the Lorraine Commandery of Knights Templar Butler, PA. and the American Legion Post #117 of Butler, PA. Eugene also enjoyed Woodworking, golfing and boating.
He is survived by one son, David E. (Shellie) McLaughlin of Butler, PA; one daughter, Dianna L. Cuny of Cranberry Twp., PA; three grandchildren, Hogan Cuny, Nicklaus Cuny, and Palmer Cuny, and two step grandchildren Alyssa (Sam) Eichelberger, and Colton (Crystal) Nist, two step great grandchildren, Aiden and Jace Eichelberger; three brothers, Joe (Delores) McLaughlin of Beecher, IL, Tom McLaughlin of Butler, PA, and Dan McLaughlin of Tionesta, PA; two sisters, Pat Sutton of Butler, PA, and Karen Rumin of Pittsburgh, PA.and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther M. McLaughlin whom he married on September 28, 1999 and who passed away on February 16, 2015, and his sister, Joanne Morrow.
Friends will be received Friday, March 3, 2023, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:00 am at All Saints Parish St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 North Main Street Ext. Butler, PA, with, Reverend Nick Argentieri, officiating.
Burial will take place in the St. Peters Cemetery in Butler, PA.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.