Gordon S. Withers

Gordon Schiller Withers, at the age of 86, passed away on July 4, 2025, where he was born on the family farm on January 21, 1939. Gordon “Shortie” was a lifelong farmer at Honey Creek Farms as a third generation milking shorthorn breeder. Gordie traveled the country and Canada with the Withers milking shorthorns, won many awards for their cattle, and in 2016, he and his wife Beverly were awarded Citizen of the Year from the American Milking Shorthorn Society. In high school, Shortie was a state track medalist, leading the team to their state ranking; loved to tell stories about his victories in football and basketball. Gordon graduated from Springfield Local High School, class of 1957. Gordie was also awarded Mahoning County Fair King. Gordon was the son of Howard S. Withers and Grace J. Withers (Williams). He enjoyed home cooked meals served with a frosted glass right from the freezer. When he wasn’t drinking milk or sweet tea, he loved his Dr. Pepper. Gordie hosted people from as far as Australia to see their herd. Gordie also loved being a bus driver, and driving trips for Springfield Local for 50 years.

He is Survived by his son Howard withers (Tricia), daughter, Ginger (Chris Wallace), granddaughters Olivia (Austin Miller), Ivy (Levi Esterly), and Ruby Withers; grandsons, Paul and Noah, and great grandson Elliot.

He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly; sons, Tim (Dawn Slater – together in 1991), and Sam; nephew Alan; brother, J. Withers; sister, Shirley, and his parents.

Thank you to his son Howard and Patriot Home Care for his wonderful card.

Arrangements were handled by Terry Cunningham Funeral Home, in Bessemer, Pennsylvania.

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