Jack R. Krepps, 90, of New Sewickley Township, passed away at his home on November 24th, 2025. He was born on August 13th, 1935, a son of the late Clyde P. and Vera Whipple Krepps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Virginia and John Ruckert and Margie and Bill Rowley, one brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Flora (Spagnola) Krepps, two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane and John Havranek, Anthony and Patty Spagnola and a beloved close friend, Father Michael Greb. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 69 years, Gloria B. (Spagnola) Krepps, with whom he enjoyed doing all of his favorite hobbies, especially gambling, two daughters and son-in-laws, Darla M. and Jonathan Kasing, of Evans City, Jaci and Donald Mason, of New Sewickley Township, four grandchildren, Cory and Jessica Mason of New Sewickley Township, Tyler Dunlap and his wife, Dr. Richelle Takemoto of Cooperstown, New York, Ashley and Justin Yetter of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, Jennifer and Jay Bradel of New Sewickley Township and seven great-grandchildren: Lucas, Wyatt, and Ellie Bradel, Olivia “Via” and Pete Mason, Owen Yetter, and Tiger Takemoto and best friends, Buzz and Dee McKay, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law, Bart and Connee Spagnola, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack was a member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Church in Freedom and Our Lady Of The Valley Parish. He loved to hunt, fish and play baseball. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4-7 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. Friends are requested to meet at the church for A Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 10 a.m., at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Freedom. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Freedom Baseball Association, P.O. Box 145, Rochester, PA 15074. The family would also like to thank the wonderful team at Three Oaks Hospice for all their help and support. A special thank you goes to his Nurse Alisa and Aide Sierra for all the love and care they gave Jack, and lastly, a very special thank you to Erin for her love and care for Jack and his whole family.
