Eric M. Ruprecht

Eric M. Ruprecht, 75, of Edgeworth, passed away on May 26, 2025. He was born in Sewickley on April 26, 1950, to the late Fredrick and Janet (McLuckie) Ruprecht.

Eric was a lifelong resident of Edgeworth, and he graduated from Quaker Valley High School. Eric then went on to attend Robert Morris University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance/Accounting. Eric worked as an accountant for P&LE Railroads, served as a Director of The Bradford School, and retired as the VP of Commercial Management & Properties at the Allegheny Airport Authority after 26 years of service. Additionally, he was a partner at Ruprecht & Ruprecht Accounting, a Life Member and President/Captain of the Edgeworth Volunteer Fire Department. While his girls were in school and active in their sports, Eric served as President of the Quaker Valley Girls Soccer Association and helped coach recreational soccer and softball.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Christine (Gibb) Ruprecht; daughter, Rachel (Ruprecht) COL Mark) Orlandi of Fort Novosel, AL; grandson, Trenton Ruprecht (Angelina) of Edgeworth; brothers, David (Linda) Ruprecht of Hollister, CA, Gary (April) Ruprecht of Pepperill, MA; sisters, Valerie (Ruprecht) Bob) Bartosh of Sun City Center, FL, and Lisa (Ruprecht) Tom) Mahoney of Marstons Mills, MA.

He is preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a daughter, Mindy Ruprecht of Edgeworth.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, May 30th, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, 15003. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31st, from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Eric’s wish was to be cremated. Although his physical presence will no longer grace our lives, his spirit will continue to uplift us.

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