Aaron Jacob Raybuck

Aaron Jacob Raybuck, 35, originally from Butler, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1989, a Valentine’s Day gift and first-born son of Ken and Karen (Sawyer) Raybuck of Butler, PA.

He grew up attending Penn Christian, Butler Schools, and graduated with multiple honors from Art School at The Douglas Educational Center in 2015.

Aaron enjoyed the annual family vacation to Wildwood at the Jersey Shore with his family and spending time on the boardwalk and beach with his cousins. He built a doghouse for his dog, Dippy, who of course, never wanted to go inside it and would rather stay in Aaron’s room, nestled in bed with him on many mornings.

Aaron’s artistic talents blossomed through his passion for painting, showcasing, and selling his original works in Asheville, North Carolina, where he made his home for the last seven years. His early years in North Carolina were marked by creativity and fulfillment as he immersed himself in painting and outdoor festivals, sharing his artistry with the world. Aaron had a tender heart and loved animals, especially his rescue cat, Cushion. A life cut short due to his struggles with substance abuse, his long fight ended before he could get to where he always wanted to be in this world… free of pain.

In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by his brother, Benjamin Raybuck; friend, Nikita Ahuja; maternal grandmother, Martha Harris; his aunts and uncles: Robert (Greta) Sawyer, Janet (Jack) McBride, and Bill Sawyer. He is also survived by his cousins: Claire Sawyer, Sean McBride, Sarah (Josue) Cantu, Jason Raybuck, and Ashley Wilson. Preceding him in passing were his grandparents: Thomas Sawyer, Ellen (Wilbert) Raybuck and his uncle, Donald Raybuck.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Aaron to any addiction recovery center of your choice. Aaron had some contact at Legends Recovery Center of Pittsburgh, 6655 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 and Arben Homes, paypal: arbenhomes@gmail.com.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 11am – 12pm, at the Butler Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA 16001. A funeral service will take place immediately following the viewing, beginning at 12pm. Interment will take place at Bethlehem – Lutheran Cemetery, Beaver Twp., Jefferson CO., PA.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com