Robert “Bob” J. Terepan, 77, Reynoldsville (formally of Manville, NJ) passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 3, 2024, at the DuBois Nursing Home.
He was born the last of 7 children on March 30, 1947, in Manville, NJ to Nicholas and Mary (Shalata) Terepan.
Bob graduated from Manville High School in 1967, then worked for the Johns Manville Asbestos Plant for a year before enlisting in the Army in 1968.
He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era in the 5th Battalion, 38th Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division stationed in South Korea.
He was honorably discharged in May of 1974.
Bob was Greek Catholic by faith and a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Manville and a member of the Greek Catholic Union.
He was a life member of the Thomas J. Kavanaugh VFW Post 2290 in Manville, NJ.
Bob held the same position in the Maintenance Dept at Devro Inc in Somerville, NJ for 34 years until his retirement in 2004.
He received bonuses each year for perfect attendance.
Bob was a true handyman and jack of all trades.
He enjoyed remodeling his home on the weekends and was skilled in electrical, plumbing, drywall, and even made some pieces of furniture.
In 2007, Bob and his sister moved to Reynoldsville, PA to be closer to his niece and her family and enjoy retirement.
In his spare time, Bob loved watching Western movies especially John Wayne and listening to his favorite singer Hank Williams.
An avid reader, Bob had at one time his own library consisting of over 3000 books.
Bob is survived by his niece, Irene and John “Choo” Ferra of DuBois, PA and nephew, James Abood of Forked River, NJ, and several great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by three brothers, William, Daniel, and John Terepan and three sisters, Helen Markunas, Bernadine Abood, and Marian Terepan.
There will be no visitation and a private funeral service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. with Father Vasyl Banyk officiating.
Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be sent to either of Bob’s favorite charities: Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org and/or Disabled American Vets at DAV, 1000 Liberty Ave., Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Online condolences can be made by visiting Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc.
