David Scruppi
David Scruppi, 81, of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021, in his home, with his loving wife at his side.
He was born June 1, 1940, a son of the late Peter and Mary Stanish Scruppi
Mr. Scruppi served in the United States Army as a PFC in the 54th Artillery Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
After retiring from J&L Steel in Aliquippa, he founded H.T. Water Service before working for Dellaria Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in Burgettstown, Jake Schneider Bus Company and Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown, where he was a ranger and worked in the pro shop.
An avid golfer, he achieved two holes-in-one at Ponderosa Golf Course.
His wife of 60 years, Carole McFarland Scruppi, who he married May 5, 1961, survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is his daughter, Debbie Hoberek and husband Huck of Burgettstown; his two grandsons, Drake and Heath Hoberek; his brother, Paul Scruppi and wife Anita of Cherry Valley; a sister, Genevieve Cherenko, wife of the late Pete of Cherry Valley; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his daughter, Diane Scruppi; a brother, Pete “Sam” Scruppi and wife Jean.
To honor Dave’s wishes, there will be no public visitation and inurnment will be held privately in the Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.
Those wishing to remember him in a special way can make a memorial donation in his memory to The Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15323, www.hillman.upmc.com
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lee & Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021.