Nov 25, 2018

Charles A. “Charlie” Strope, 71, of Washington, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, in his home.

He was born May 4, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late James Richard Strope and Flossie Waycoff Strope.

Mr. Strope graduated from Trinity High School and worked at Jessop Steel for 37 years.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the late 1960s. A corporal, he served in the 1st Air Cavalry, as well as the 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery from 1967 to 1968. He was awarded the Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

A generous man, Mr. Strope enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He loved Folgers coffee, was a fan of football and basketball and enjoyed grouse and deer hunting. He also enjoyed cooking and was famous for his “Stupid Dip.”

In 1971, he married Debra Dyson, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Jason Strope (Nicole Caro) of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Britney (Tom) Kwiatek and Tara (Frank) Kozar, both of Bridgeville; three brothers, Merle (Opal) Strope, Richard (Cathy) Strope and Robert (Patty) Strope, all of Washington; a sister, Pat (Trevor) Holliday of Sewickley; five grandchildren, Sasha, Jude, Julian, Colton and Brody; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a sister, Nancy Wright, and two nephews, Brian Strope and Ricky Strope.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29. At the conclusion of the service, military rites will be accorded by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.