John “Jay” Rupert, age 32, died unexpectedly of natural causes at Corry Memorial Hospital, Corry, Pa on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. At the time he was living in Spartansburg with his significant other, Jesse Ford. Except for the past five years, he resided in Cambridge Springs and attended school there.
He was born on February 15, 1980 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of William Rupert and Mary Weber Rupert Yatsko. He was employed at several different work places throughout the years located in the Erie and Cambridge Springs areas. Some years ago, Jay was involved with the Cambridge Springs wrestling program as well as at Northwestern Elementary School in Albion which he enjoyed very much. He also enjoyed all of the main spectator sports. Jay was gifted as an artist using paint and pen to convey his emotions.
Jay is survived by Jesse Ford, his close companion with whom he made his home in Spartansburg and her two daughters – Jayde and Skyler; his mother – Mary Yatsko and his step father – William Yatsko, both of Cambridge Springs; his father – William Rupert of Albion; his paternal grandmother – Thelma Rupert; a brother – William Rupert, Jr. of Cambridge Springs; a sister – Teri Rinehardt of Albion; two step sisters – Melissa Boyce and Michelle Yatsko both of North Carolina; and four nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Sunday from 7-9 and on Monday from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will begin at the Funeral Home at 2:30. Reverend Rod Beardsley, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Cambridge Springs, will officiate. Interment will be in Venango Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be given to the family % Mary Yatsko, 121 Kearney Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
Teri, Jake, Sab, Mary and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss ~ You are in our thoughts and prayers always!
Love,
Kirsten, Alexis, Dylan, and Zach
Jay was a very upbeat, down to earth, happy go lucky guy. I will miss him dearly! I knew him from school and around town when he still lived here. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Teri,
I am saddened to hear of Jay’s passing. I have many great memories. I think of your family often and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Jay and I went to school together. Althought I didn’t know him all that well. He was always very upbeat and talented with his drawlings. The entire freinds and family are in my thoughts and prayers