Claire P. DePaul 1941-2025

Claire was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Edith Ervin.

Claire “Tippy” was a truly special person. She had a strong Christian faith and was a true prayer warrior for everyone. She dedicated her life to being a servant to so many and selflessly gave to everyone in need. She was small, yet mighty, with a huge heart of gold. She thrived on being a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend to everyone, including strangers. Her compassion was her greatest gift.

Tippy was also very talented and artistic, always creating with her hands. She would make gifts and give them away.

She loved the changing seasons and holidays and would decorate her home beautifully on the inside and outside, for each of them welcomed everyone to visit.

She leaves behind her son, Michael (Michele) DePaul; daughter, Denise (David) Swantek; and youngest daughter, Michele DePaul; her grandchildren, Chelsea DePaul, Olivia Snyder, and Michael and Ashley Parker; great-grandchildren, Logan DePaul, and Preston, Westley and Whalen Parker; and her granddogs that she dearly loved. She also leaves her sisters, Donna DePinto and Diane Breedlove, and many nieces and nephews.

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DePaul; brother, William Ervin; and sisters, Patricia Majors and June Vigliotti.

Her last wishes were to be laid to rest in Hubbard Union Cemetery alongside her loved ones. Special thanks to the nurses, aides, family members and friends, including Kim, Lori, Noel, Dori, Ron and Debbie, Marcy and so many others who contributed to the care, support and encouragement of Tippy and her family in her last days.

There will be services held at noon Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, with calling hours 11 a.m. to noon, at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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