ALAN J. "Butch" AULT, 68, of Wintersville , OH , passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in his home of natural causes.

He was born November 23, 1943 in Steubenville , OH , the son of the late Karl A. and Velma Sizemore Ault.   He is also preceded in death by 2 infant sons and his step-daughter, Kristina Harding who died April 5, 2010 .

He retired as a yard master from Crane Services and was a member of the Operating Engineers.

Butch is survived by his wife, Debbie (Hibbits) Ault, by a son, Andrew Jason Ault of Pittsburgh, a daughter, Amber Allan of Columbus, Ohio, a step-daughter, Michelle (JR) Walker of Mingo Jct,  4 grandchildren, Anna Shaw, Sierrah and Selena Walker and Joey Harding and three sisters, Margaret (Jack) Lowther, Massillon, OH, Kaye (Rick) Sigel, Needmore, PA and Carolyn D'Andrea, Wintersville.

Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd. , Wintersville on Friday from 4 PM until time of memorial services at 6 PM .

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.