James E. Rape, 68, of Evans City, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2021, at UPMC Passavant in McCandless Township.

Born March 14, 1952, in Butler, he was the son of Edythe Double Rape Burger and the late Edwin Rape.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Evans City.

Jim was the proud owner of Evans City Auto Parts. It was started in 1926 by Ed Spithaler, and was known as Ed Spithaler Auto Parts. It was then sold to Howard Spithaler in 1946. The name was changed in 1966, when Jim’s dad, Edwin purchased the store and changed the name to Evans City Auto Parts. In 1989, Jim obtained ownership of the store from his father. Jim had maintained it since then. It has been a place for local gatherings for the men of town to get local gossip, a few scratch-offs, a wiper blade, car battery or any other car part from a locally owned store.

He was a life member of the Evans City Volunteer Fire Co. He served as the chairman of Forward Township Planning Committee. Jim also was a member of the Evans City Sportsman Club.

He loved camping, riding his horse, and spending time riding his motorcycle.

He was a loving and devoted husband.

Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy Zattiero Rape; his mother, Edythe of Mount Chestnut; one sister, Majorie (David) Carey of Mount Chestnut; his niece and nephews, Starr Zattiero, ZJ Zattiero, Aaron (Shelley) Natali and Brian Natali; three great-nephews, Alex Zattiero, Dominic and James Natali; and a special friend, Mark Hannah.

RAPE — Friends of James E. Rape, who died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, will be received from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City.

Services will follow at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.