William G. "Bud" Caplinger Jr., age 77, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. William was born April 1, 1945, he was the son of the late William G. and Evalyn (Glass) Caplinger Sr. Bud was the head of the road department for the City of New Brighton, he was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, loved watching sports, especially his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte in 2020, as well as his loved mother in law and father in law; Charles and Harriet McCullough. Also preceded Bud in death was a brother in law; Charles McCullough Jr. and a sister in law; Wilma McCullough.
He is survived by a sister in law; Jane McCullough, a niece; Patricia S. (David) Crouse, and their five daughters, their families, as well as numerous cousins and friends.
Friends will be received on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10am until the time of funeral services at noon at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.