John Paul “JP” West, 62, of Chippewa Township, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born on February 25, 1962, in Manhattan, New York, the son of the late Peter and Victoria (Wendt) West. He is survived by his devoted wife, Beth Ann (Lasher) West, his six children: Brendan West, Peter West, Tori (Conner Redinger) West, Becki (Bill) Quinn, Abby (Jake Smetak) Lasher, and Jimmy (Kate Barnhart) Lasher, two grandchildren, Aria and Billy, two brothers, Christian West and Ben West, and his mother-in-law, Alice Patricko.

John Paul was raised in Scarsdale, New York, in the home his grandfather built in the early 1900s. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1980 and attended Mercy College.

As a youth, John Paul spent much of his time at the Scarsdale Golf Club, where he became the club’s first third-generation member. He earned numerous championships and accolades for his skill. An exceptionally talented athlete, JP bowled thirty perfect 300 games, was a scratch golfer, won multiple club championships, and held a national ranking in paddle tennis. Beyond his personal achievements, he found joy in teaching and mentoring others in various sports.

In his professional life, John Paul excelled in the telecommunications industry, becoming a four-time President’s Club winner while serving in several key roles. Most recently, he worked as Senior Leader of Government Affairs for GloFiber in Columbus, Ohio.

John Paul was deeply committed to serving others. He sat on the board of The Adoption Connection, where he contributed to uniting families and children. Additionally, he was an active member of Chippewa Alliance Church, where he participated in the men’s devotional small group, organized a well-loved annual golf outing for the past three years, and regularly attended weekly services.

Friends will be received on Thursday, October 3rd from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Friday, October 4th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. John Paul will lie in state on Saturday, October 5th from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th St. Extenstion, Beaver Falls. Pastor Dan Muir will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in John Paul’s memory to the Chippewa Alliance Church Building Fund.