Ladd T. Jasper Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ladd T. Jasper, 83, of Jeannette, formerly of Irwin, died at home Tuesday May 26, 2015. He was born March 27, 1932 in Larimer, a son of the late Ladd and Florene (Nedimyer) Jasper. Ladd was a graduate of North Huntingdon High School, Class of 1950, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Prior to retirement he was an employee of General Corporation (formerly General Tire). He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Larimer and a life member of American Legion Post 359, Irwin. In his early years he was active in drum and bugle corps including the Pittsburgh Rockets and the Westmoreland Esquires and participated in three national championships. As a bugler, Ladd played taps for many military funerals. He later helped coach Little League baseball and direct a Rainbow Girl’s drill team. Ladd enjoyed playing golf in the Duffer’s Golf League and singing in the S.P.E.B.S.Q. Barbershop County Line Chorus. He loved performing magic tricks for his friends and family, building model airplanes, playing the banjo, and educating others on the etiquette of handing the American flag. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Richard and a sister Louise. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice (Hughes) Jasper; twin brother, Lee (Doris) Jasper; also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521ain Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Scott Fuller, officiating. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Excela Hospice and his caring nurse Sue Baker for all the kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Excela Hospice, 134 Industrial Rd., Suite 1600, Greensburg, PA 15601. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Ladd T. Jasper

March 27, 1932 - May 26, 2015