James Edward Roupe Sr.
Enjoyed gardening and canning
James Edward “Sonny” Roupe Sr., 87, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington.
He was born September 27, 1925, in Washington, a son of Edward M. Roupe and Geneieve Cole Roupe.
Mr. Roupe served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 as a radio operator.
He was employed at Bowman Building Products in Heidelberg for 40 years as a machine operator.
Mr. Roupe was a member of Taylorstown American Legion and enjoyed gardening, canning and watching Pittsburgh sports on television.
He was known for his chili.
On July 5, 1946, he married Frances L. Phillips, who died April 19, 1990.
Surviving are three sons, James “Ed” (Karen) Roupe Jr. of Washington, Frank E. (Carol) Roupe of Washington, Scott A. Roupe of Claysville; daughter Karen L. Musolino of Claysville; two sisters, Linda Roupe of Washington, Shirley Lycett of Buckhannon, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law Ray Noble.
Deceased are son John R. Roupe and sister Virginia Noble.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Home Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 15, in North Buffalo Cemetery, Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Donnell House, c/o Washington Health Systems Hospice Care, 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA 15301. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.
Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.