Louis R. Kepes, 83, passed peacefully on January 10, 2025 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Born November 19, 1941 in Natrona, PA, Lou was a graduate of St. Joseph High School.
As a young, married man, he moved to Central PA and began to work at the Patriot News, from which he retired after many dedicated years.
He also dedicated many years devotedly cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Lou was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Darlene; his parents, Louis and Helen, and his brother, David.
He is survived by his son, Louis; his sister-in-law and caregiver, Dee Weaver; caregiver, Carol McGrade; granddaughters, Nikki Kepes, Ashley Kepes,and Jeanne Conrad (Dallas); 4 great-grandsons (5th one due in May); and 1 great-granddaughter. Also survived by a brother, Robert (Jan) and his sister, Mary Ann Calfe (Mike) and their son Michael, all of western PA.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11AM in Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill, PA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Lou’s memory to a local animal shelter or rescue.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kepes family.
www.sullivanfuneralservices.com
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So sorry to hear it Louie. As Palumbo’s drivers, we all loved your dad, and enjoyed seeing him.
Lou had a great sense of humor, and was always pleasant to deal with. I will miss him immensely.
I know that your mom dying affected him deeply, and now they’re reunited.