Stephen A. Thorpe

Stephen A. Thorpe obituary

Stephen A. Thorpe

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Stephen Thorpe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forgie Snyder Funeral Home - East McKeesport on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Stephen A. Thorpe, age 63, of Sewickley, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born December 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, a son of Roy Thorpe and Susan J. (Cherrington) Kovach. He worked for over 20 years installing dry wall for home remodeling. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Erica Thorpe; grandchildren Joseph and Nevaeh; and brother Roy (Lisa) Thorpe Jr. of Marienville. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, September 24th from 11 a.m. till time of blessing service at 1 p.m. at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Interment will follow at Good Shepard Catholic Cemetery in Monroeville. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Forgie Snyder Funeral Home

1032 Broadway Ave, East McKeesport, PA 15035

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1032 Broadway Ave, East McKeesport, PA 15035

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