William W. Kapp

William W. Kapp, 91, of Oil City and formerly of Shippenville passed away Monday Feb. 20, 2023 at UPMC-NW in Seneca.

Born Aug. 15, 1931 in Mt. Joy, PA., he was the son of the late Earl W.  & Annie Best Kapp.

He was a graduate of Shippenville High School.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a Corporal in the Korean War.

He had worked many years in the Coal Industry.

He was married on Sept. 13, 1958 at St. Michael’s Church in Fryburg to the former Dolores H. Fasenmyer and she survives.

William known as papa by many , will be remembered as a great story teller.

He enjoyed fast cars, and working on the oilwells with his father.

He was a member of the Knox American Legion and was also a member of St. Michael’s Church in Fryburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children

William J. Kapp & his wife Susie of Shippenville

Debbie Sobina & her husband Chris of Oil City

Four grandchildren

Kathryn L. Kapp & her fiance Lawrence Berg

Emily Weaver & her husband Jim

Rebecca Vickers & her husband Kyle

Sophia Sobina

As well as his great granddaughter Lillian Weaver.

He is also survived by friends Butch & Annette Hoover

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Lawrence Fasenmyer Jr.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday March 25 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael's Church in Fryburg

Memorials may be made to St. Michael’s Church in Fryburg’s Window Restoration Project or Venango Region Catholic School.

The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.

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