Charles A. Strope

Charles A. “Charlie” Strope, 71, of Washington, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, in his home. He was born May 4, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late James Richard Strope and Flossie Waycoff Strope. Mr. Strope graduated from Trinity High School and worked at Jessop Steel for 37 years.  He was a veteran of the Army, serving in the late 1960s. A Corporal, he served in the 1st Air Cavalry as well as in the 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery in 1967-68.  He was awarded the Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.    A generous man, Mr. Strope enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.  He loved Folgers coffee, was a fan of football and basketball, and enjoyed grouse and deer hunting.  He also enjoyed cooking and was famous for his “Stupid Dip.” In 1971, he married Debra Dyson, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Jason Strope (Nicole Caro) of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Britney (Tom) Kwiatek and Tara (Frank) Kozar, both of Bridgeville; three brothers, Merle (Opal) Strope, Richard (Cathy) Strope and Robert (Patty) Strope, all of Washington; a sister, Pat (Trevor) Holliday of Sewickley; five grandchildren, Sasha, Jude, Julian, Colton, and Brody; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are a sister, Nancy Wright, and two nephews, Brian Strope and Ricky Strope. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 29th.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.