Orlando "Butchie" Rutch, 68, of 24 West Garibaldi Ave., Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Born in Coaldale, he as a son of the late O.J. and Helen (Benyo) Rutch.  "Butchie" worked as a custodian for many years for the Panther Valley School District, at the elementary school in Nesquehoning, before retiring.   He was of the Catholic Faith and was a former member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning.  Surviving is a sister Eleanor, with whom he resided, a nephew Joseph Rutch and wife Brenda, a niece Michelle Pinzone, great nephews Chris Rutch and wife Trisha, Matthew Rutch, John and Jason Pinzone, a great great niece Madison Rutch, an Aunt Frances Rutch and cousins.  He was pre-deceased by brothers Samuel and Angelo Rutch.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 6 ^th at 11:00 a.m. from the Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 West Center St., Nesquehoning PA, with the Rev. James Ward officiating.   Interment will be at Gate of Heaven cemetery in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning.  Calling hours will be held on Friday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  Online condolences can be expressed at www.nalesnikfh.com .  Service and arrangements are being provided by the Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 West Center St., Nesquehoning PA 18240.