Mario L. “Butch” Sidelinger, Sr., 84, Byrnedale

Mario L. “Butch” Sidelinger, Sr., age 84, of Bennetts Valley Hwy., Byrnedale, PA, died October 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. A son of the late George and Vera (Bruno) Sidelinger, he was born on May 1, 1942 in Byrnedale, PA. On November 24, 1962 he married MariLee (Harlan), who predeceased him on May 6, 2016.

Along with his parents and his wife, Butch was predeceased by: two sons, Victor Shawn in infancy and Charlie Sidelinger; and two brothers, George Richard and Michael Gary Sidelinger.

Butch is survived by: his sons, George (Sherry) Sidelinger of Weedville and Mario “Junie” (Sue) Sidelinger of Weedville; nine grandchildren, Autumn, Amanda, Alicia, Adrianna, Sara, Shawn, Brad, Keri and Eric; nine great-grandchildren, Jayden, Enzo, Jaxton, Josten, William, Josephine, Charles, Kendra and Lexi; a sister, Donnell Dick; his nephew and best friend, Mike Rollick; and Julie, Dawn and Heather Rollick who were his loving caregivers.

Butch worked forty one years with MPP and eight years with Metal Wire of Driftwood. He was Catholic by faith and lived all his life in Byrnedale. He was a volunteer for Jay Township Fire Company for fifty years where he also served as Assistant Fire Chief for several years and as Fire Police Chief. He also served as Boy Scout Leader for six years.

At Butch’s request, there will be no visitation and services will be private.

Interment will take place in Mt. Zion Cemetery of Weedville, PA.

The family suggests memorials to the Bennetts Valley Ambulance or St. Joseph Church and will be accepting online condolences at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home website (www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).