Casper

The family of David Paul Casper announces with great sadness that, at age 84, David passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born in Pittsburgh on Oct. 4, 1941, to August Paul Casper Sr. and Mary (Bauer) Casper.

For 47 years, David owned and operated the family business, Casper’s Market, in East Butler. Throughout his life, David made the most of the time he had with the people he loved. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed watching Pirates baseball, doing crosswords, playing games and spending time with his family. He was a faithful member of St. Faustina Parish, attending St. Louis Church in West Sunbury.

David was welcomed into the loving embrace of heaven by his cherished daughter, Tracy; and his three brothers, August, Raymond and Donald.

David leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Geralyn (Angert) Casper, whom he affectionately called “Petunia”; daughter, Amy Baptiste, and her husband, Lawrence, and their children, Nicholas, Fontine, McKinley, August, Camille, Mathew, Annalyce and Benjamin Baptiste; daughter, Diane Casper, and her children, Lejen, Rylan and Carsen Warner.

CASPER — Family and friends of David Paul Casper, who died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, will be received for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 11, at St. Faustina Parish, St. Louis Church, West Sunbury, officiated by Father Adam Verona and Father Chuck Baptiste concelebrating. Everyone please meet at church.

Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, in Chicora, will be held privately Monday, July 13.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Faustina Parish, 342 Normal Ave., Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.