Joseph P. Wippel, 56, of Lancaster, PA passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, MD to Patrick V. and Mary E. Wippel of Lancaster, PA. Joseph is survived by his brother, Francis G. Wippel, husband of Karen, of Inman, SC; his sisters, Rita A. Schmidt, wife of Gary, of Cincinnatus, NY, and Kathleen Wippel of Lancaster; his nieces, Casandra, Lauren, and Hannah; his nephews, Roman and Josh; and his great-nephew, Liam Green. Joseph is a 1980 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and he worked in the communications industry. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Nicaragua and served in Desert Storm with the Communications Division. Joseph enjoyed model trains, photography, CB Radio and popular music. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Father Peter Hahn as celebrant. Family and friends may visit with the family at the church from 10:00 until 11:00 AM. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Please omit flowers, prayers will be much appreciated.