Robert William Reeping Jr.

Robert William "Bob" Reeping Jr., 65 of Derry Township, passed away  peacefully Wednesday June 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born July 10, 1957 in Johnstown, a son of Robert W.  Reeping Sr. and Martha Altimus Smolka.  Bob had worked as a coal miner until he formed Reeping & Hart construction, followed by B. Reeping Construction.  He was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club, Kingston Veterans & Sportsmans Club and the Roosevelt Club. Bob was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, supporter and also stubborn as hell. He was a hero to his children who enjoyed the simple things in life; the outdoors, porch sitting, grandbabies, family vacations (esp. Ocean City), golfing, hunting, loving and spoiling his family, family time, his wife Denise and all of their adventures, morning coffee dates, a cold MGD, grandfur babies; Stellah, Rae, Ellie Mae, Willow Grace, Sadie and Meem, Jerry Springer, Judge Judy and Two and a Half Men.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife Denise Black Reeping on May 8, 2020 who he joins in heaven,  his in laws Thomas and Martha Black and his stepfather Thomas Smolka.
In addition to his mother and father he is survived by his children; Angie Reeping (Justin Stoner), Rebecca Blasco (Aaron) and Bobby Reeping (Sarah), grandchildren who were the twinkle in his eye and his world; Landan, Connor and Ryker, siblings; Terri Williams, Pam Slezak (Joseph), Linda Suchta (Mike), Daniel Reeping, sister in law Jennifer Reeping, special niece and nephew who had an untouchable uncle bond and lights of his life; Brianna and Nicholas Reeping, many life long friends and special friend and Coach Richard Schall.
Friends will be received Friday from 4-7pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry where a service will be conducted Saturday at 11am with the Reverend Thomas Bryan Jarrell officiating
Special thanks to: Hillman Cancer Center (Shadyside), Excela Hospice (Jillian, Erika, Melissa), Donations from Meal Train and Pastor Bryan Jarrell (Epiphany Ligonier)
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.