Kirk K. Rupp Jr. South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Monday (3-21-16) In Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. He was 59.

Kirk was born February 3, 1957 in Hollywood, Florida, the son of Kirk K Sr. and Marlene L. Powell Rupp.

Kirk was a self employed contractor and member of the Carpenters Local Union No 268. He owned Rupp Construction, Sharpsville, and he also owned High Street Pub and Grill, North Mercer Ave. at E. High Street, Sharpsville.

Kirk was a huge Steelers fan who loved to see the Steelers win, and the Browns Lose. He loved the outdoors and loved to hunt.

His wife the former Carla A. Hughes who he married June 5, 1981, survives at home.

He also leaves his two sons, Kirk K Rupp III and his girlfriend Sarah, Sharpsville, Pa., Kyle A. Rupp and his wife Sara, South Pymatuning, his brother, Bruce A. Rupp, and his mother, Marlene L. Rupp, his two grandsons, King and Amar, and his granddaughter, Carmella. Kirk had a host of friends and extended family who he loved dearly, his loss will be felt by many.

He was preceded in death by his father, and a son Christopher A. Rupp.

Calling hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday ( 3-28-16 ) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday ( 3-29-16 ) in the funeral home chapel with Deacon Frank Marino officiating. Cremation will follow services.