Obituaries
March 1, 2021

Thomas E. Kruppa – Roscoe

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Thomas E. Kruppa, 76, of Roscoe, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Born on May 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Coleman and Margaret Kruppa. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was a graduate of California Area High School and Penn State University. Tom was a retired banker and for the last 15 years and was a cherished employee of Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home. He loved to travel with his wife and friends and enjoyed all sports, notably playing golf year-round. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Sims Kruppa; and brothers, Terrance (Marie) Shipley of Monessen and Coleman (Cherie) Legeza of Tennessee. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi, 624 Washington Ave., Charleroi, with Mass of Christian burial beginning at 11 a.m. celebrated by the Rev. Jerry Mikonis. Arrangements by CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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