Howard A. “Bud” Waxler Jr., 89, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on August 15th, 2025, in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on May 5th, 1936, a son of the late Howard A. Sr., and Ruth Viola Mohr Waxler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Davis Waxler, two sisters, Clara Lou Copsy and Viola Hill, and four brothers, Wayne, Ted, William and Chuck Waxler. He is survived by his wife, Catherine “Cathy” B. Senules Waxler, one daughter, Nancy Murtaugh of Center Township, three sons and a daughter-in-law, Lucas A. Waxler of Pittsburgh, Douglas E. and Georgia Waxler of Clinton and Darrin E. Waxler of Hookstown, two step-daughters, Tara V. Sherman and her husband Todd of Ambridge, and Veronica A. Slagle and her husband Gary, of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, one sister, May Hill of Hopewell and one brother Gary Waxler of Hookstown, numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren as well as his nieces and nephews. Howard was a retired employee with Teledyne Pittsburgh Tool and Dye Company of Monaca. He was also a member of the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church, where he was a former trustee. He was a peacetime Army Veteran and was an Army Band leader when stationed in Germany. he was also known for his guitar playing as well as being an avid golfer and an avid motorcyclist. Friends will be received on Thursday August 21st, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., with a service following at 7:15 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. Officiating the service will be his pastor, Reverend Dr. Beth Weirman.