Kasey A. Kephart

Kasey A. Kephart, 38, of Philipsburg, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his residence due to complications from coronary artery disease.

Kasey was born on August 23, 1980, in Philipsburg, a son of Kenneth Smith, of RD Houtzdale and Wendy D. Kephart, who survives at home.

Kasey attended the Moshannon Valley and Glendale Area Schools. Following high school, he was formerly employed as an associate with the PLCB / Wine & Spirits shops in State College. He spent most of his career and thoroughly enjoyed working at the Hamilton Ave. location in State College.

He was a true “metalhead” at heart; he loved his heavy metal music and playing anyone of his numerous guitars.

Aside from his music, Kasey had a warm feeling and a love for animals of all kinds; including snakes and insects. However, his favorites were his rabbits and furry four -legged friends.

Those that knew Kasey would say that he was an avid reader and had a great sense of humor.

Kasey is survived by his parents; a sister, Bandy Killion and Dennis Fallon, of Hollywood, California; one brother, Sean Killion and his fiancée, Jenny Graham, of Hyde; maternal grandparents, Dewaine R. Kephart, Sr and Melvina P. (Henry) Kephart, of (New Castle) RD Osceola Mills; numerous other extended family members; and his two beloved dogs, Clyde and Figgy.

Kasey was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert Hanna, Sr. and Kathy (Rowles) Hanna.

A private celebration of life was held for Kasey with his family and friends.