Raymond F. Gallagher

Raymond F. Gallagher of Butler, PA passed away February 16, 2025.
He was born September 3, 1933 to Henry C. Gallagher and Cecelia Kriley Gallagher
Married to Beverly “Bea” Paulsen Gallagher on October 12, 1954, at St. Mary’s in Herman PA.
He retired from Armco in 1996, after 30 years of working in the processing maintenance department. Prior to working at Armco, he worked for his brother-in-law, Wendell Smith, at the family farm. After retirement he and Bea spent 20 winters in Sun City Arizona. There he Loved lawn bowling, ten pin bowling, water volleyball, playing cards, and enjoying the neighborhood parties. He also enjoyed camping, shooting trap and hunting. ln his spare time, he volunteered for B.A.E.A. at bingo and other activities.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, seven grandchildren, and six great granddaughters. Bruce Gallagher (Carol), Amy Buchwald (Matt), Nadia Buchwald, Lisa Jimenez (Donovan), Bree Jimenez; Kevin Gallagher (Melissa), Brian Gallagher; Dale Gallagher (Cheryl), Jason Gallagher (Michelle), Ryleigh Gallagher, Samantha Gallagher Schultheis (Shane), Kendale and June Schultheis; Vaughn Gallagher (Darline), Abby Gallagher Zwick (Christian), Esme Zwick, Erica Gallagher Patton (Nathan). ln addition countless nieces, nephews and his furry chair companion Sophie.
He was preceded in death by sisters; Mildred Godet (Reges), Ruth Smith (Wendell), Dorothy Mae Fennell, and brothers; Lewis Gallagher (Mary Lou), Clair Gallagher, Richard Gallagher (Pauline), 1 niece and 2 nephews.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday. A Blessing Service will follow at 7:00 pm, at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Herman.