Obituaries
John B. Stipe, Sr., 89
John B. Stipe, Sr., 89, of Lancaster, died April 23, 2010 at his residence. A life-long resident of Lancaster, John was the son of the late Leroy N. and Nellie F. (Beach) Stipe. He was the husband of Frances C. (Shroad) Stipe for 59 years, before her death in 2003.
A 1937 graduate of J.P.McCaskey High School, John attended college for 2 years before serving his country as a Surgical Technician in the US Army Air Force during World War II. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant while stationed in Guam during the South Pacific Campaign.
John was a real estate broker and agent, employed by Ira Shenk Real Estate Co. for 4 years.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he served as Eucharistic Minister of the Holy Sacrament, and usher. John was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Santa Maria Assembly, a member of Council 867, and Holy Name Society.
John was a life member of VFW 1690 and NARFE #301, and a member of Artisan Order of Mutual Protection #27, BPOE Lodge #1771 Myrtle Beach, SC, 8th Ward Club, American Legion Post 34, AARP, PCBL, and member and past president of Columbia Moose Lodge #307, and was former Scout Master of Troop #16.
John is survived by his children, Ann Marie Stipe of York, Frances C., wife of James D. Hamaker of Lancaster, John B. Stipe Jr., husband of Joan E., of Lancaster, Fred J. Stipe, husband of Diane of Mount Joy, Thomas D. Stipe of Lancaster, David J. Stipe, husband of Michelle, of Lititz, James M. Stipe, husband of Lisa, of Lancaster, 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy J. Kolb, and brother, Leroy R. Stipe.
Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Msgr. Thomas Smith as Celebrant. The family will receive guests from 9:30 until 11 AM at the church. Interment will take place in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster in charge of arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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Dear Fred, John, and all of you… I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was such a good man. I am proud to have know him and your family as a fellow member of St. Joseph’s parish and resident of Cabbage Hill. May God bless you at this difficult time.
Roseanne Daecher
Dear John and Joan and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May God bless.
Sincerely,
Linda Michitsch Jackson
Our Peace family holds Father Dennis and all of the Stipe family in our hearts and prayers as you remember and celebrate the life of John. May our love and faith be of solace and comfort to all of you.
Remembering Mr. Stipe your Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather sitting on our deck, eating, relaxing, and enjoying the day of his grandson’s ordination to the deaconiate. What a joyful, noble, kind, and gentle man he was. He leaves a wonderful legacy. You have our sympathy at your loss. May God be with you and bless you all.
Jeff and Carole and family
Wheeling, West Virginia
To the Stipe Family
We hope that your loving memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan and Wanda Snyder
No words can describe how I felt about my Uncle John who was also my Godfather. He was quick to give me advice which was usually correct even if I didn’t think so at the time!! He was truly a great man and I will miss him.
We are very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was a very religious man and much loved by his family. Eternal Rest.
Love and prayers.
Ray and Margaret Schuelkens and Family
John, Fred and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your father. He was a very nice man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill McNickle
I just saw that John Stipe had passed away. On behalf of all the Simpsons, please accept our condolences. We have many happy memories of this wonderful man.
Susan Simpson Brown
