Frederick "Fred" Heinz, Sr.

January 30, 1925 - January 13, 2015

Frederick "Fred" W. Heinz, Sr., 89, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his home. He was born January 30, 1925 in Center Twp., PA, the son of the late Joseph and Pearl (Szwec) Heinz. Fred was a member and usher at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church. He ran his family farm all of his life along with his son. He enjoyed hunting and most of all farming. Surviving are 3 daughters, Deborah Williams of Harmony, Joyce Richards of Butler and Darlene Heinz of Butler; son, Fred W. Heinz, Jr. of Butler; grandchildren, James Williams of Butler and Katie Richards of Mars; and sister, Matilda Millich of Upper St. Clair. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose (Spohn) Heinz who died December 31, 2004, 4 sisters, Mary Ross, Frances Confer, Nellie Pollack and Pauline Sperring and a brother, Frank Heinz. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Thursday, January 15, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 1660 N. Main St. Ext., Butler at 10AM on Friday, January 16th with Father Nicholas Argenteri officiating. Interment in the Butler County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 3468 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh 15237 or the Alzheimer's Assocation, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.