Obituary of Francis C. Tepper

Francis C. "Junior" Tepper, 82, of Mt. Pleasant died Saturday April 4, 2026 at Independence Health Frick Hospital.  Mr. Tepper was born July 25, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant to the late Frank C. and Mary Ida Sansone Tepper.

Francis was a graduate of Hurst High School class of 1961 and Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. He worked for Screw & Bolt in Mt. Pleasant and later retiring from Elliott Company in Jeannette.  Francis was a simple man who always took great pride in taking care of the family farm.

Francis is survived by his loving family, his sister, Sarah Czekaj (Donald) of Scottdale; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his niece, Donna Czekaj Accipter.

In honoring Francis's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.  A private inurnment will take place in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.  All arrangements have been entrusted to Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc., Mt. Pleasant.  To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com