John P. Pape

John P. Pape

John P. Pape, 89, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1927 in Erie, a son of the late John and Lena Sebro Pape.

John was an excellent Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and was a great cook.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vera K. Killmaier Pape of Erie and one son, John R Pape (Pam) of Warren, PA.

Special thanks to best friends Joe Krol, Gary McConnell and Donald Ginnery for their kindness and friendship.

No calling hours will be observed. Memorials to the Wild Woods Animal Park, 12 Wild Woods Lane, Clarendon, PA 16313. The John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, is handling arrangements.