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Barton L. "Butch" Skala

November 26, 1941 - August 06, 2019

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Obituary For Barton L. "Butch" Skala

November 26, 1941 - August 6, 2019

Skala, Barton L. "Butch", age 77, suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, of Whitehall, formerly of Bon Air.

Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley J. (Coberly) Skala; loving father of Sherry J. (John) Locke and Darla J. (James) Stevick; proud and devoted Pap Pap to Hunter B. Stevick, Sabrina J. Locke and Jillian J. Stevick; son of the late Louis and Agatha Skala; brother of Donna Schiavone and Bernadette Padula; cousin of Ronald Mazur. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Bart served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Air National Guard. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, a retired City of Pittsburgh Motorcycle Police Officer, Kilbuck Township Motorcycle Police Officer, as well as a Stowe Township Police Officer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #743 (Pin Club), a motorcycle safety instructor and also was the vehicle code instructor for Allegheny County Police Academy and a life-member of the NRA. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, August 9, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Interment will be held at a later date in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com

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  • December 11, 2019

    Barton "BART" Skala....a man I have known for many years, a Blue Knights Brother, a Master Mason Brother, a Brother Marine, We taught the motorcycle safety course together for the State, and I had the pleasure of working with him in Stowe Twp. many years ago. A wealth of knowledge in the PA Vehicle code...I think he wrote it...lol. I think the ONLY person he wouldn't write a ticket to was his lovely wife...and that was out of fear...lol. If he had a mover with drugs a warrant or whatever, the back-up car got the arrest, as per Bart, "I ain't got time for that rabbit shit." He still holds records in citations issued & tows to the yard in the City of Pittsburgh...it's what he excelled at. He was so much to many people...but to me he was like a father as well as a friend. A very humble, quiet, and generous man. I will miss you so very much. Movers (speeders) in Heaven be ware, BART (cycle 2) will get you....May you Rest in Peace Brother.

  • December 11, 2019

    All of you have My Deepest Sympathy. Bart was one of the kindest Officers and Gentleman through my career. Even though I was in Rescue; Bart and I crossed paths on some of the serious auto incidents & crazy other events. He was a great instructor. I never forgot. May he rest in Peace.

  • December 11, 2019

    so sorry for your loss we will miss seeing you at frank and shirleys you were a long time friend and customer

  • December 11, 2019

    Bart, You were a tremendous mentor, A wonderful friend. A great fellow Officer. A caring husband and father. May you spend time with your fury friend again. I was honored to be able to work side by side with you and enjoyed many good talks. I will never forget your phrases and may you be at peace and will forever be missed Cycle 2, 7134M.

  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you Jack and Judy Kelly

  • December 11, 2019

    RIP Bart you will truely be missed you always put a smile on my face and treated me like a daughter it was a pleasure working with you at Auto Zone tell Nick I miss him ð???ð???ð???