Claypoole

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, Sept. 10, 2026.

Albert was born in Butler on March 30, 1948. He was the son of the late Gilbert Leroy Claypoole and Ruth V. Bastian Claypoole Bullman. 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 Petrolia Water Authority.

He is survived by nine children, Virginia D. Courtney and her husband, Robert “Bob,” of Selman, Okla., 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, and Robyn R. Kellington of Butler; his 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.

CLAYPOOLE — Friends and family of Albert Leroy “Snake” Claypoole Sr., who died Thursday evening, Sept. 10, 2026, will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home 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.

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