Warren S. "Babe" Leeper

 

Warren S. ''Babe'' Leeper, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 in his home.  Born in Rostraver Township on December 23, 1922, he was the son of the late William H. and Laura (Trickett) Leeper.  Mr. Leeper was the last surviving member of his family generation. 

 

“Babe” was a graduate of Rostraver High School, Class of 1941.  He was a retired superintendent of both the Rehoboth and Olive Branch Cemeteries and operated the Leeper family farm.  He was a member of the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township, the Rostraver Grange #919, James Cochran Lodge F. & A. M. No. 614 in Dawson and received his 32 ° from Valley of Pittsburgh Masonic Center.

 

He is survived by his wife: Idalee (Wells) Leeper whom he married on October 11, 1952 and several nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John W. Leeper and Harold Wayne Leeper.

 

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Klein and the Rev. Jeffery Randolph of Bowling Green, Kentucky co-officiating.  Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

 

James Cochran Lodge F. & A. M. No. 614, Dawson will conduct a Masonic Funeral Service for Brother Leeper on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.