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DANIEL J. 'BUTCH' GIARTH JR.

East Freedom

Daniel J. "Butch" Giarth Jr., 61, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

He was born Jan. 13, 1959, in Altoona, son of the late Daniel J. Sr. and Roberta M. (Shoemaker) Giarth.

He is survived by a daughter, Jessica and companion Josh of Martinsburg; a son, Adam Giarth of East Freedom; two grandchildren: Theo and Zoey; sisters: Pamela Lehman and husband Keith, Nancy Weichel, Susan Henry and husband Mark and Jodi Giarth; and brothers: Richard and Michael Giarth. He will be missed by many cousins, neices and nephews and friends.

Butch was a 1976 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg, and served in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves for 20 years. He owned and operated Floors by "Butch."

He was a member of Bare Memorial Church of God, Roaring Spring, where he served on council. He was a member of the Freedom Township Fire Company for more than 40 years and was a former captain and current secretary of administration. He also was a Freedom Township supervisor.

Butch was an active blood donor for the American Red Cross, was very social and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Freedom Township Fire Company or the American Red Cross.

Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, East Freedom.

www.lesliemillerfuneralhome.com

 

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