Dave butler radio11/18/2023 ![]() ![]() All are invited to attend a visitation for Dave on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 1-3 PM at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. Dave is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Ann Jewart of Pittsburgh, PA two brothers: John Jewart and his wife MaryAnne of Nokesville, VA and James Jewart of Chicora, PA two sisters: Deborah Markiw and her husband Michael II of West Sunbury, PA and Sherri McCarty and her husband Scott of Ellwood City, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was a “typical Jewart”, good working with his hands and tinkering in the garage. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and rock n’ roll music. Dave was a true biker and loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles. ![]() He worked for Contraves Corporation for a number of years until his retirement. Dave was a 1971 graduate of Butler High School and then went on to graduate from Penn Technical Institute with an associate degree. ![]() Born in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. Jewart, 70, of Butler, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, under the care of Colonial Gardens Guest House. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Habitat for Humanity at, Fishbone Ministries, 437 Shore Street, Butler, PA 16001 or Mission Aviation Fellowship at. Dennis Krajacic officiating.Īrrangements have been entrusted to Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Carl Paraska.Ī memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16th, 2:00PM at Community Alliance Church with Rev. He is survived by one sister, Judy Mortimer and numerous sister and brother in laws, nieces and nephews. David’s pride and joy were his four grandchildren: Zachary Fischer, Jaycob Paraska, Zoe Fischer and Henry Paraska, all of whom called him “Grandfather”. Dave is also survived by one daughter, Marcia Lynn (Matthew) Fischer of Butler one son, Steven Michael Paraska of Butler. They met in grade school and were high school sweethearts. Dave started his day reading the Bible, doing devotions and praying he was a man of faith.ĭave is survived by his soul mate, of 57 years, Patricia Herold Paraska. In his retirement, he enjoyed simulated flying and building puzzles.ĭave graduated from Butler High School in 1960, and Youngstown State University in 1966.ĭave attended Community Alliance Church. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association for over 50 years. His son, Steve, continues as the third generation of Paraska Builders.ĭave loved flying private small planes he soloed when he was sixteen, and acquired his commercial license, initially starting with United Airlines, until his desire to continue the family business called him to follow his heart which was in Butler designing homes. In the 1990’s, he partnered with his son, Steve Paraska, until his retirement. Paraska, then took over the business in 1971 after the death of his father. He started building in 1958 with his father M. ![]() He designed and built over 400 custom homes and businesses in the Butler area. The family would like to thank the ICU doctors and nurses for their care of Dave after emergency heart surgery.ĭave was born in Butler to the late Michael Carl Paraska and the late Helen Olga Walsh Paraska.ĭave was the owner of Paraska Construction. Paraska, 77, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Januat the Butler Memorial Hospital. ![]()
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