James S. Kempert

James S. Kempert, 80, of Youngwood, formerly of Greensburg, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born October 29, 1938 in Greensburg, a son of the late Stephen G. and Bertha T. (Kienzle) Kempert. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a warehouse manager for Charley Brothers.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Youngwood. Jim was a lifetime member of the Hecla Sportsman’s Club, a member of VFW Post #33, Greensburg, American Legion Post #981, South Greensburg, Hilltop Social Club, Elks, and a former member of L.O.O.M.  James had been an avid bowler. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a former member of the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Hose Co. No. 8.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Hohman. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susanna J. (Nalepa) Kempert; his son, James D. Kempert and his wife Gena, of Pittsburgh; three brothers, Larry Kempert and wife Karen, Mike Kempert, and Donnie Kempert, all of Greensburg; three sisters, Carol Kempert, and Mary Jean Kempert, both of Greensburg, and Kathy Mohr and husband E.J., of Florida; and six nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Friday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg.  Prayers will begin at 9:30 AM Saturday in the funeral home, followed by a funeral mass to be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg.  Entombment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park Mausoleum with Full Military Honors accorded by VFW Post #33 Honor Guard. www.bachafh.com.

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