Born February 27, 1928 in Braedenville, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Michael Potochny and Tillie Potochny.

Mr. Potochny was an auto body mechanic for Butler County Ford where he retired in 1985. He was a veteran of World War II.

Mr. Potochny is survived by two sons, Michael William Potochny of Butler, Pennsylvania and Walter K. "Kim" and Dianna Paisley of Butler, Pennsylvania; one daughter, Wendy Lynne and her husband Michael Czapski of Butler, Pennsylvania; one grandson, Dane Potochny; two granddaughters, Amber Samuels and Tiffaney Czapski; four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Emma, Lilly, and Jaden; one brother, Steven Potochny; two sister-in-laws, Inger Potochny and Lois Potochny; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Potochny was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Dolores Potochny, whom in married in 1950 and passed away on January 16, 1985.

There will be no public visitation.

Private services will be at the discretion of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to his daughter, Wendy Czapski, 7229 Country Club Road, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 to help with funeral expenses.