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Jay Hapeman Obituary
Jay was a 1992 graduate of General McLane High School. He also attended Edinboro University.
Jay was an accomplished musician, playing bass in high school district Orchestra playing for then Senator Tom Ridge He was a bassist for several bands and Jazz ensembles. He was a skilled carpenter, concrete finisher and tile layer. With his carpentry skills and his musical ability, Jay was well know for his ability to inspect and repair musical instruments. Jay was an expert piano tuner sought after throughout Western Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his nine brothers and sisters, Deborah (Rocco) Taliani, of Florida, Mary (William) Kemm, of Erie, Bryan (Sheri) Hapeman of Mercer, Rebecca Harrison, of Iowa, Lawrence (Cynthia) Hapeman, of North Carolina, Cynthia (Eric) Dillen, of Edinboro, David Hapeman, of Mercer, Martha (Brendan) Minnock, of Mercer, Sean (Mindy) Hapeman of Florida,
Friends may call at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 128 Sunset Drive, Edinboro, PA 16412 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at noon. Burial will be in at Edinboro Cemetery.
The Glunt Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Edinboro, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/. To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.
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Nora Duffy
December 10, 2021
I remember Jay being a skilled carpenter, concrete finisher, and could do anything he put his mind too.
His passion was music. Playing upright bass was an accomplishment he was proud of.
He was kind and never had a bad thing to say about anyone.
He loved his cats Mike, and Dennis.
Sadly missed and remembered.
Love always
Simon
September 8, 2021
My condolences to the family
and friends
Jim Diller
August 30, 2021
I remember Jay not only as a great bass player and excellent musician, but also as a warm and kind person. -- May God bless you and your family -- I will always remember him.
graduates and fellow classmates
May 19, 2021
Our deepest sympathy. Hapeman,
familys. and friends
fellow graduates of General McLane High School Edinboro,
PATRICK DZESKEWICZ
May 6, 2021
Jay was always a fun and happy guy. Many memories of him and his siblings as we attended school together. One hell of a bass player. I will always remember our trips and musical performances. Requiem my friend. Requiem.
Amy VanBockern Good
May 4, 2021
My first memory of Jay was at Jack and Jill pre-school and he loved this toy stuffed cat. Later in high school his musical talent was an inspiration and his loyalty as a friend admirable. God speed Jay
Jon Marsh
May 3, 2021
He taught me so much about music. I think the only songs I can still play are the ones he showed me. That music helped me in life so much. I will miss him.
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