SHINGLEHOUSE---Phillip H. “Phil” Buttermore, 77, of
Shinglehouse, formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 20,
2017, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, after a lengthy illness.
Born on May 12, 1940, in Meadville, he was a son of Harrison
R. and Edith A. Brown Buttermore. In
November 2014, he married Mary C. Smith, who survives.
Phil was a graduate of Meadville High School and
Pennsylvania State University, receiving Masters in both Art and Special
Education. He served his country during
the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air
Force. A lifelong educator and a
practicing artist and cartoonist, he will be remembered by those who knew him
for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education
Association, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Civil Liberties
Union.
Surviving besides his wife are a son, Robert D. Buttermore;
two daughters, Ana Robinson and Mary Pham; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert C. (Kathleen) Buttermore; a sister,
Carol (Donald Hobson) DeGrange; four nieces; and a great nephew.
In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by a son,
Andrew “Santo”.
A private celebration of Phil’s life will be held on
Saturday, October 14, 2017, with his brother-in-law, the Reverend Dr. Donald
Hobson, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Phil’s name may be made to
the American Diabetes Association.
Phil’s family has entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard
Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. To express condolences or share a fond memory of Phil,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
