Gary Lee Strope, 59, died Aug. 10, 2012 at Somerset Hospital. Born May 15, 1953 in Waynesburg, he is the son of the late John and Irma (Kerr) Strope. Survived by daughters: Aimee, wife of Carl Vitteck, Youngwood, and Lindsey Strope-Martin and Nathan Claycomb, Stoystown; three grandchildren: Andrew Murphy, Alena Vitteck and Addison Claycomb; brothers: Ken Strope, Meyersdale, and twin brother Terry Strope, N.M.; sisters: Susan Pettit, Washington; Cynthia Lowery, Marianna; Lisa Orzehowski, Somerset. Preceded in death by sister, Marilyn Gerhart; special aunt, Mary Jo Kerr; and sister-in-law, Emma Melillo. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Friends will be received Monday at M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the time of service with Pastor Randy Haulk officiating. Family suggests donations may be made to the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.
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