Jerome “Jerry” Chuhra

Jerome “Jerry” Chuhra, 92, of Renfrew passed away at The Lowrie Place in Butler on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1931 in Pittsburgh. Jerry was the son of the late Michael and Blanche Chuhra. He graduated from Butler Senior High School in 1949. Jerry honorably served in the US Navy, on the U.S.S Bennington aircraft carrier. Later he retired from Armco Steel in Butler in 1993 after 41 years in the shipping department. Jerry was an avid reader, loved hunting, fishing, boating and going on casino trips, but most of all loved having family functions. Father of Cindy (Keith) Selfridge, Jerry Chuhra, and Darlene Taggart; grandfather of Dale, Brian, Roy, Mark, Ronnie, Brandy, Melissa, Keith, Kolby, Justin, Jeremy, and Tara; father-in-law of Linda Ellenberger and Teresa “Teri” Ellenberger. He is also survived by many great grandchildren and his dog, Buddy. Along with his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria (Watterson) Chuhra whom he married on September 22, 1964 until her passing on November 26, 2017; his sons Larry and Ronald Ellenberger, sister Joanne Thomas and brother Richard Chuhra. Family and friends will be received on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. PA prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Burial will be held privately.