William R. Harper Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William R. Harper, 79, of Rochester, passed away June 10, 2020 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. He was born April 5, 1941 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Jay R. and Dorothy Wehr Harper. He was a retired employee of Freedom Valvoline Oil, and a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rochester. He was a proud Marine Veteran, a member of the Rochester VFW #128, the Unionville American Legion, and a member of the Rochester Turners, and he and Gretchen loved camping at Conneaut Lake. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gretchen A. Geist Harper. Also surviving are one son and daughter in law, William D. and Jenny Harper, Ashtabula, Ohio, and one daughter and son in law, Michelle L. and Arthur D. Coulter, of Beaver, six grandchildren, Tyler Douglas Coulter and Alec William Coulter, Beaver, Brandon Harper, Beaver Falls, Brittany Graebing and her husband Bryan, New Brighton, Lara Eley of Ashtabula, Ryleigh Harper, Monaca, two great grandchildren, Aria Harper, and Braxton Graebing, and one brother, Dr. Jay D. Harper, Washington PA. Bill’s wish was for a private service, held Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 349 Adams Street, Rochester. Officiating was his pastor, Rev. Gregory S. Clagg. Family wishes contributions be made to the Beaver County Humane Society 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

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William R. Harper

April 5, 1941 - June 10, 2020