Joseph C Myers

Joseph “Bud” Myers Jr. 86 of Lower Burrell, passed away Friday, Nov.27, 2020 at Allegheny Valley
Hospital with his family by his side. He was born June 16, 1934. After his retirement from Braeburn Steel,
he remained active in the workforce pursuing what he called “fun jobs” working at Shady Side Academy,
Lernerville Speedway, Movie Filming Security, First National Bank “Mayor” and as a School Bus Aid for
disabled children. He served in the Army from 1952-1956 and upon discharge continued his service with
the U.S. Army Reserves retiring after 26 years of additional service. Bud was a 1953 graduate of Har-Brack High School.
Bud was a kind and loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He always put other people ahead of
himself and lived a life of service to others. He was very active in the Lower Burrell Community, St
Margaret Mary Church and local politics. He was a member of St Margaret Mary church for 59 years
serving as a volunteer at all fund raisers and programs to support the disadvantaged. He was an active
member of the Lower Burrell Lions serving 25 years. He enjoyed playing Santa for various Charities
especially Cookies with Santa. He rarely missed attending Lower Burrell Council meetings or an
opportunity to “discuss” politics.
Bud had a great heart for serving people. He was known by many in the community as the L.B. Farmers
Market Man, having founded the L.B. Farmers Market 10 years ago to in his words “to fulfill the need for
the Seniors of L.B. to be able to use their food vouchers to obtain fresh produce”.
Most of all he loved being with his grandchildren and never missed attending their various athletic
events (near or far) throughout their high school and college careers.
Bud is survived by his wife of 65 years Carol, who he always said “was the best thing that ever happened
to me”, sister Kay Ruffner of Punta Garda, FL, daughters Cheryl (Francis) Szypulski and Lisa McKillop of
Lower Burrell. His sons Joseph (Toni) Myers III of Lower Burrell and Kerry (Kathy) Myers of Natrona
Heights.
Grandsons Mark (Fiancé Kaylee) Lanzino, Gino ( Lauren) Lanzino, Matthew ( Courtney ) McKillop, Travis
McKillop. Drew ( Vicente) Myers, Devin Myers and Korry Myers.
Grandaughters Taylor, Natalie, Tess and Katelyn Myers and his most recent pride and joy – great
grandson Nino Joseph Lanzino. He was proceeded in death by his sister Betty Brazelle and nephew Allen
Ruffner.

Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary Church with his pastor the Rev. Kenneth Zaccagnini as celebrant. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bud may be made to the Lower Burrell Lions Club, P.O. Box 2418, Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. Please be prepared to follow all CDC guidelines, including social distancing and face coverings.