Struthers – Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 19, at 1:00 pm at Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers for Thomas W. Stipetich, 86, who passed away at home on Friday, January 15

Thomas was born October 23, 1934, in Campbell, OH, a son of Matthew and Mary Gregorich Stipetich.  He lived in Campbell until 1961 and then moved to Struthers.  He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a stationary engineer for Republic Rubber.  Thomas enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles.  He also played country music at the Penn-Ohio Country Club.

Thomas married the former Betty Jane Peluso on July 16, 1955, and she passed away September 5, 2018.  He leaves three sons Thomas R. Stipetich of Struthers, James M. (Judy Sluss) Stipetich of Youngstown, and Robert A. Stipetich of Struthers, one sister Betty (Bert) Catignani of Warren, and one grandson Vasilica Stipetich, serving in the U.S. Army.

Thomas was the youngest sibling and was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Paul, John, Joe, George, Lewis, Milan, Matthew, and Tom Stipetich, his sisters Ann, Mary, Millie, Katie, and Helen.

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 19, at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers, two hours before the service, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Due to the current COVID19 pandemic the family requests that everyone attending please wear masks and follow social distancing protocol.

To view this obituary and send condolences please go to www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.