Vincent T. “Tom” Gasper, 77, of Wampum passed away Monday, October 26, 2026 at Butler CLC (Veteran’s Home) following a lengthy illness.
Born February 10, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Vincent T. Sr. and Marguarite Eckler Derrow.
Tom was a proud United States Marine who served in Vietnam following his graduation from Riverside High School in 1968. For many years he worked as a mechanic, first at Morrow Motors and then at Chuck Smith Ford in Zelienople until his retirement. He loved cars, NASCAR, football, and wrestling. His most cherished moments were spent with family.
Survivors include his beloved companion of 26 years, Cheryl L. Holloway Wheeler; two daughters, Jessica Gasper (Jared Foreman) Kline of Wampum and Sara Gasper of Ellwood City; son, Vincent T. Gasper, III of Ellwood City; two stepsons, Jake Jacoby and J.R. Blinn; stepdaughter, Nicole Wojtkiewicz; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Cathy Guy of Darlington, Colleen (Bob) Yanssens of Ellwood City, Cheryl (Bob) McQuiston of Shenango Twp., Kim (Dennis) Gardner of Ellwood City, and Michelle Gasper of Ellwood City; brother-in-law, Will Schaffer of Ellwood City; his former wife Karen Christie Fogel, and his two cats, Cinnamon and Sadie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Edward, great-granddaughter, Iris, and his brother-in-law, Dave Guy.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday October 29, 2026 from 3 until the funeral services at 6 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Retired Pastor Dave Keppen will officiate. Military Rites will be offered by the Veteran’s Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com
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