John C. Tassey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John C. Tassey, 74, of Butler, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Butler Memorial Hospital ER. He was born June 26, 1942 in New Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late James and Mary (Gallagher) Tassey. John retired from ARMCO after 37 years of service as a reserve assignor. He had attended St. Mark's Lutheran Church. John was a life member of American Legion, Post #117. He belonged to the Sheffield VFW, the Elks #170, Wm. H Miller Masonic Lodge # 769, New Castle Consistory and Syria Shrine and had been past president of Butler Caravan #14. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his wife whom he married May 25, 1973, Toni (Yost) Tassey of Butler; his daughter, Tawnilyn Rich; his grandson, Cody Rich; his granddaughter, Shalei Rich, a great granddaughter, Paisley, all of Venice, FL; brothers, James F Tassey and Edward (Susan) Tassey; a brother-in-law, John Lorenz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Vonnie Neigh, all of Butler and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Lorenz. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Tuesday, June 6th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 11 AM. Interment in the Gruenwald Cemetery. Contributions may be made in John's memory to the Syria Shrine Transportation Fund, 1877 Shriner's Way, Cheswick, PA 15024 www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

John C. Tassey

June 26, 1942 - June 3, 2017