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Warren Edward Sheppick, 75, of Fallowfield Twp. died Monday, September 29, 2008. He was born on December 30, 1932. A talented, dynamic life has come to an end after an extended illness. Warren was an extremely talented individual who was loved dearly and will be sorely missed. The love of his life and wife of fifty - five years will be comforted and supported in her loss by his children Deborah Wineland - Roscoe, PA, Warren E. Sheppick Jr. - Newburgh, IN, Richard S. Sheppick - Charleroi, PA, Paul C. Sheppick - Coal Center, PA, nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Paul C. Scheppok and Elsie Kepnic Scheppok, three brothers Donald, Howard, and Ralph. As a musician he played multiple instruments, orchestrated his own bands, and traveled around the United States playing with the big bands of the times. He even worked with the Buddy Kirk Orchestra in Galveston, Texas at the Balanese Room. Never to be just a member of the field he joined the American Federation of Musicians in 1948 and later was an officer in the AFM local 592. The musical times of his life came to an end in 1980, when he retired from the music field. Warren and Jane established their family in Fallowfield Township in 1957. He was a member and past president of the Fallowfield Township Civic Assn.. He organized the first volunteer fire dept. with the help of long-time friend Tom Sims. He is a life-time member of the volunteer fire department. He was active in the Fallowfield Planning Commission in the sixties. His main career was at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp as a steel worker. He was active in the union as a Grievance committeeman and trustee. In 1989 he was appointed to the USWA (for local 3496) Insurance and Pension Committee at USWA Headquarters. Upon retirement his hobbies became traveling around the United States sometimes in modern cars and sometimes in antiques cars. He was a member of the Antique Club of America since 1980. He served as president, secretary, treasurer, and ten years as news editor of the local Mon Valley Region branch. He received the AACA Award of Distinction five years in a row. He also belonged to the Nash Car Club of America, the AMC Rambler Club, and the American Owner's Assn.. He was also a retired AACA Senior Judge. Another hobby he truly enjoyed was being an extra in the numerous movies produced in the Pittsburgh area. He was employed as an extra actor. Occassionally one of the three antiques cars that he owned was utilized in the movies. As diverse an individual in talent and interests, his ultimate pride and satisfaction was the family he and Jane raised. He was always interested and active with his daughter and sons lives. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren provided unlimited entertainment and joy in his life. There will be no public services. The Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., (724-929-5300), 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Dept. - 1660 Rt. 481, Charleroi, PA.

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Warren Edward Sheppick

December 30, 1932 - September 29, 2008