Richard S. "Rick" Cupps

Richard S. “Rick” Cupps, 62, of Butler, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.

Born in Evans City on June 16, 1957, he was a son of Mary Smith Cupps and the late Howard LaVerne Cupps.

Rick was employed in the Melt Shop of AK Steel.

He was a member of Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church.

Rick was a devoted family man and a very talented artist who loved to draw.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Julie Lynn Allen Cupps, whom he married Jan. 15, 1988; five children, Mandy Cupps, of Butler, Missy Ray and her husband, Victor, of Butler, Lexie Cupps, of Butler, Devin Cupps, of Butler, and Tori Cupps, of Butler; his mother, Mary Smith Cupps, of New Castle; and two brothers, Shawn Cupps, of Evans City, and Mark Cupps and his wife, Dawn, of New Castle.

CUPPS — There will be no visitation, and a memorial Mass for Richard S. “Rick” Cupps, who died Friday, April 3, 2020, will be celebrated at a later date.

Burial will take place in Saint John’s Cemetery, Coylesville.

Arrangements were entrusted to Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

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