Hugh M. Pape Sr. 1943-2023

Mr. Pape was born Nov. 24, 1943, in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late Christopher and Helen Quinn Pape. On Feb. 20, 1965, he married his beloved wife, Jacqueline McConahy. She survives at home.

Hugh worked as an HVAC technician for Clayton Heating and Cooling in Youngstown, retiring following 30 years of service.

An outdoors enthusiast, he loved hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Mahoning Sportsman Association in Hillsville. Hugh’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Laura (John Sr.) Sackin, Hugh Jr. (Kathy) Pape, David (Renee) Pape, Steven (Wendy) Pape and Patrick Pape; three sisters, Joann (Bill) Lavender, Carol Moses and Maureen Duncan; 13 grandchildren, John (Amber) Sackin Jr., Amber (Owen) Meanor, Dakota Cameron, Haley Gurneal, Montana Pape, Sydnee Pape, Jake Pape, Kaidan Pape, Kameron, Jebedia, A.J. (Sara) Corso, Patrick (Brooke) Corso and Thomas (Savanah) Corso; and five great-grandchildren, John Sackin III, Carmelina Meanor, Nathan Sackin, Logan Meanor and Jameson Corso.

In addition to his parents, Hugh was preceded in death by his four brothers, Robert, Edward, Thomas and James.

A blessing service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 111 W. Falls St. New Castle, PA 16101, with the Rev. Aaron Kriss officiating.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Castle, Pa.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Mahoning Sportsman Association, 3839 W. Main St., Hillsville, PA 16132.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuenralHomeandCrematory.com.

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