Brian "Bezer" Traister
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Brian "Bezer" Traister

Brian L. "Bezer" Traister, 49, of Templeton, PA, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at ACMH Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born February 24, 1965 in Butler, PA, the son of Laird and Judy (McLaughlin) Traister.

Bezer grew up in Rimersburg and moved to Templeton after marrying Connie Hornberger on June 11, 1988. For over 26 years he worked for Rosebud Mining Company, most recently holding the position of assistant mine foreman. Bezer was of the Protestant faith and was known for being a hard worker. He loved being outside and each year looked forward to mowing his grass, starting each spring as the first of his neighbors out on the mower. Above all, Bezer cherished the time spent with his family, especially his children. His greatest legacy was being a loving and caring husband and father.

His memory will be cherished by his parents, Laird and Judy Traister, of Rimersburg; loving wife of 26 years, Connie "Binky" (Hornberger) Traister; daughters, Kira Traister and Kaylee Traister, both at home; brother, James Thomas "Tom" Traister and wife, Tracy, of Rimersburg; sisters, Karla Kriebel and husband, Jeffery, Michelle "Shelly" Myers and husband, Rick, and Megan Reed and husband, Brian, all of Rimersburg; several aunts, uncles and cousins; numerous nieces and nephews; and parents-in-law, Thomas and Shirley Hornberger, of Templeton.

Bezer was preceded in death by his son, Cole Allen Traister, who died February 5, 2015; paternal grandparents, James Thomas and Zella Traister; and maternal grandparents, William Dail "Barney" and Geraldine McLaughlin.

Relatives and friends will be received from 1-3 and 6-8 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg.

Additional visitation will be from 1 PM until the time of the funeral services at 2 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Phillips officiating.

Burial will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, PA.

Contributions can be made in Bezer's honor to the Richard G. Laube Cancer Center, One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201.

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