Krispen Jacob Kriner, age 36, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 26, 2017, as the result of a vehicle accident in Hazelton, PA

Born in Butler on September 5, 1980, he was the loving son of the late C. Robert and Elaine Feehan Kriner.

He was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend.

Those who knew Kris knew him as a free spirit who loved to follow Phish.  He had a kind heart and he wanted to help those in need, despite his own struggles.

Kris graduated from Butler High School in 1999.  While at Butler High School he was a member of the football and hockey teams.

He attended Butler County Community College and Edinboro University.  He was currently attending New Castle School of Trades, where he excelled in the motorcycle program.

He was employed at Cycle Warehouse in Butler.

He loved all sports and he also had a love of dogs and other animals.

He will be sadly missed by his companion, Hallah Sbita, and her daughter; his sister and brother-in-law; his nieces and nephews; his aunts and uncles; his stepmother; his cousins and his friends.

Kris was preceded in death by his parents and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

At this time, the family needs more time to process the sudden loss.

There will be no visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Saint Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 Saint Wendelin Road, Butler, on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Matt McClain, pastor, officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the Tim Hemmes Fund at any Farmers National Bank branch or to Davis Archway, 164 Schiebel Rd., Butler, PA 16002.

The family would like to thank the countless EMS and fire crews that worked to save Kris's life.  Additional thanks to the Pennsylvania State Police for their diligence and compassion in working to find and notify the family of Kris's accident.