Obituaries
LeRoy R. Stipe, Sr.
LeRoy R.”Stipie” Stipe, Sr. born June 9, 1927, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 12.
He is survived by his wife Dolores M. Wolpert Stipe, formerly of Columbia. They were married in September 11, 1948 and five children, LeRoy R., Jr., married to Elizabeth Andes, Lancaster; Pamela M. Stipe Snavely, Lancaster, Craig A., married to Francine, Millersville; Patricia A, married to Jeffrey Nadu, Holtwood and Eric G., married to Jude Ann, Lampeter and ten grandchildren. He is survived by a brother John, Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Kolb, his mother Nellie F. Beach Stipe and his father Roy N. Stipe.
He spent seventy-eight of his Eighty years on “Cabbage Hill.” Sometimes referred to by his fellow Hillians as the “Mayor of Cabbage Hill.” He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army in 1946, stationed at the Stone Henge in England
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was active with the Food Bank, the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Legion of Mary and the Knights of Columbus as a 3rd degree knight, he also helped establish bingo at St. Joseph’s and was a bingo caller for years.
He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Club where he and his sons received the Father and Son Award. He was an active member of the Men’s bowling league and a manager of the six-man football program in the 1950’s.
He was an active member of Guys and Dolls and a former member of the Lancaster Officials Club, served as a committeeman for the Republican Party for many years and retired from Armstrong Cork Company after 43 years of service.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 PM and on Thursday morning from 10 until 11 AM at the church. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made in LeRoy’s memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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Dear Doll & Family-
I remember when I met the Stipe family many years ago when Tim and I first started to date. Yes, this note is from Susan Eshelman. It seems like only yesterday I would see "Stipie" walking up and down Poplar Street waving to, and greeting all that passed by. He always had "something" to say! Those were the Good Old Days. I have many good memories of that time in my life.
My blessings and sympathies to all of you.
Susan
We are all so honored that our paths had the opportunity to cross with you and your dear "Stipie". Never has their been a better example of caring and commitment to one another as that which you both displayed. Thank you both for that gentle lesson and for being a bright spot in so many of our days.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
The Girls from the Former Alston’s Hallmark/ Manor Cardtique
Doll,
We are sending you our love and blessings. We know that Stipie is in a much better place now. He will certainly be sadly missed by all.
God’s Blessings,
Frances Scheaffer and Judy and Dave Wagner
To Aunt Doll and all my Cousins,
I remember going to Uncle "Stipie’s" as a child with my family and how good of a time we had with all our cousins. Uncle "Stipie" was a great man and father. I always said he reminded me of "George C Scott", the actor. Uncle "Stipie" had a great sence of humor, love of family and of life. He always greated everyone as if they were some long lost friend that he was so glad to see agaun. He raised his children to be the same way and I can think of no better legacy then that for a life well lived. May God be with all of you at this sad time.
All our prayers,
Melanie (Wolpert) Hollingsworth and Family
Dear Delores and Family,
Even though, I have only known "Stipie" and Dolores for a short time; I feel that I have known them both for a life time. They have been so wonderful to me and I feel that I owe both of them so much in that I have now have the privilege of living in their home which they raised their 5 children and lived for 57 years.
With affection and deep sympathy, I will be thinking of you. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Barbara Musser
