Terrance "Terry" Karpac

Terrance "Terry" Karpac obituary, Fairmont, WV

Terrance "Terry" Karpac

Terrance Karpac Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on Jan. 23, 2026.
Terrance "Terry" Alan Karpac, 71, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1954, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Ann (Rukavina) Karpac.

After high school Terrance attended West Virginia University for Education. He taught Agricultural Farming and in later years worked retail at Home Depot.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Emily Karpac; grandchildren Kaylee Bruns and Brody Bruns; brothers, Thomas Dziaminski, Dean Dziaminski, Dana Dziaminski and sisters Christine Brososky and Rebecca Van Nostrand.

Terrance was preceded in death by his parents and one son Daniel Karpac.

In keeping with his wishes Terrance will be cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with these arrangements.

Online memories and condolences can be left for the family at www.carpenterandford.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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January 25, 2026

Trish Padley posted to the memorial.

January 24, 2026

Randy Scope Jarrett posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2026

Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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Trish Padley

January 25, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss and holding all who loved him in my heart!
I met `Bull´ at WVU in 1976. I started dating one of his roommates, Mike Hiscar ( who I eventually married)
Bull always made me laugh, was a gentle and kind soul, and I have many fond memories from my days `hanging out´ with that crew on Jones avenue. May your memories bring you comfort... Bull was one of a kind.

Randy Scope Jarrett

January 24, 2026

RIP Terry. We´re all gonna miss ya! My condolences to the entire family for your loss.

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January 25, 2026

Trish Padley posted to the memorial.

January 24, 2026

Randy Scope Jarrett posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2026

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