Ross Kenneth Manuel Obituary (1933

Ross Kenneth Manuel, 86 of Butler passed away on December 21, 2019 at his daughter Carol's residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Butler, PA on February 21, 1933 to the late Frank and Violet Manuel. Ross Ross was the youngest of 4 boys, and was devoted to his late brothers; Charles and Jack as well as his surviving brother Gene. He was a member of the 1950 WPIAL football champs and was chosen to play for the Western Pennsylvania All-Star team of 1952. He graduated from Butler High School in 1953. Ross was a heavy weight boxer for the Butler Cubs and a Golden Glove winner. Ross coached midget football for 12 years in Butler. He retired from Armco as a machinist in 1994. Ross enjoyed cheering for his grandchildren Chloe and Chaz at every sport practice or game. He could always be found with his good friends at the local Donut Connection. Ross was a dedicated Steelers fan who never missed the Sunday game. He was affectionately know by his friends as "Red and will be missed by many. He was a loving father to daughter Carol D. Danilchak of Butler, PA and son Robin G. Manuel and his fiance Stephanie Marshall of Butler, PA; one grandson Chaz Danilchak and his fiance Heather Morida and her daughter Kayleigh Butera of New Castle, PA and one granddaughter Chloe (Adam) Geibel of Durham, NC one brother Gene Manuel of Butler, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. Ross was preceded by his wife Constance Bester-Manuel who passed away in 1982 two brothers and their wives Chuck and Janet Manuel, Jack and Wilma Manuel; sister-in-law Helen Manuel. Receiving of friends on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 East North Street, Butler, PA with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 pm.