William “Butch” C. Bankes, age 72, of Berwick, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at home with his wife by his side.
Born in Bloomsburg on February 2, 1954, he was the son of the late William C. and Loretta J. (Slusser) Bankes. Butch graduated from Berwick High School. For many years, he worked for the Brick Layer Union as a water proofer before retiring at the age of 65. He was the president of the Slavonic American Club, Berwick, and was an avid hunter and loved going fishing.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda L. (Snyder) Bankes; children: Jodi Kriner, Berwick; Jamie Bankes, Nescopeck; and William “Zeb” Bankes, Berwick; grandchildren, Stone, Zebadiah, and Xander. He also leaves behind brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a few brothers Abe, Den, and Wayne.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.