Ronald Lee Novelli, 82, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Butler, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Florida.
Born June 4, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late Victor Novelli and Delphine Baldacci Novelli.
He retired from Butler Armco, where he worked as a welder.
Ron was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler.
He is survived by two daughters, Heidi Marcelo and her husband, Marvin, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Jennifer “Lee” Novelli, of Minnesota; four grandchildren; and one sister, Joyce Wise, of Butler.
There will be no visitation.
A graveside Blessing Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Freeport Road, Butler, with Rev. John J. Baver officiating.
Burial will be in Saint Michael’s Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Funeral Home South Side, 429 Center Ave., Butler.



