Donald R. Christie Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald R. Christie of Butler, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on December 10, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald R. Christie to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard N. Christie and Edna M. Christie (Dobson); his former wife Esther M. Cochran (Hoey); and his children, Kevin Christie and Kimberly Christie.
He is survived by: his wife Linda I. Christie (Riding); his daughters, Cheryl Gilliland and Michele Bowman (Ed); his stepchildren, Eric Cochran (Mary), Belinda Wilker and Christin Wilker; his grandchildren, Matthew Gilliland (Michelle), Tyler Pesci, Kaitlyn Pesci, Adyson Bowman, Ryleigh Stahl and Ashleigh Stahl; and his great grandchild Kenna Gilliland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. (124 E North St, Butler, PA 16001). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial donations in Don's name to the Western PA March of Dimes, 300 Cedar Ridge Dr Suite 313, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
