Albert Leroy “Snake” Claypoole Sr., 78, of East Brady, formerly of Karns City, passed away
peacefully at his home, in the company of his family, late Thursday evening, September 10,
2026.
Albert was born in Butler on March 30, 1948. He was the son of the late Gilbert Leroy and
Virginia D. Bastian Claypoole. He attended school in Grove City. Leroy enjoyed hunting with
his son Carl, attending drag races, the company of his dog “Parish” and a cold beer with family
and friends. He had been employed throughout his life at various coal mines, Clarion Mobile
Homes and the Petrolia Water Authority.
He is survived by nine children: Virginia D. Courtney and her husband Robert “Bob: of Selman,
OK, Albert L. Claypoole Jr. of Butler, Carl E. Claypoole of Saltsburg, Cinnamon A. Hainley of Prospect., Timothy J. Claypoole of Karns City; John L. McClure of Butler, Terry Bowser of Mercer ,Brandy M.Williams of Slippery Rock, Robyn R. Kellington of Butler. Longtime companion Jennifer “Jen” Vlassich of Karns City; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers: Ralph Claypoole and his wife Faye of Petrolia ,Gene Claypoole and his wife Marsha of Fenelton; Paul Claypoole of Butler and a sister: Linda Atwell and her companion Kevin Campbell of Grove City; his former wife Patricia D. Miller Claypoole, of Karns City; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons Albert Andrew Claypoole and
John Bowser, a son-in-law, Scott Hainley, and a brother Carl R. Claypoole.
Friends and family will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City, 128 Main St. Karns
City from 11am to 1pm Tuesday. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 1pm with
the Rev. Matthew Perkins, pastor of New Beginnings Methodist Church of Butler, officiating.
Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia. Memorial contributions may be made to your local volunteer fire department. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.