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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Michael H.
Kipphorn
July 24, 2016
Michael H. Kipphorn, 70, of Mill Pond Dr. Lancaster died July 24, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a printer for 33 years at Intelligencer Printing Co. of Lancaster. Following his retirement from Intelligencer Printing Co., he worked part time for Lancaster Newspaper for several years. Michael KIpphorn was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School in 1963 and then trained to become a printer. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Bausman Fire Company and was also a CPR instructor for the Red Cross for many years. He loved his family dearly. He enjoyed fishing, World War II history, oldies music and watching the Philadelphia Eagles football games. Ocean City, New Jersey was his favorite vacation spot. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard A. Sr. and Mary (Hess) Kipphorn Surviving besides his wife, Marie R. Kipphorn, are two daughters Bethann R. wife of Alan Kessel of Walkersville, MD and Jennifer L. wife of Carlos Luciano of Lancaster and four grandchildren Drew and Lauren Kessel and Ava and Alyssa Luciano. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister, Richard A. Kipphorn, Jr and Robert L. Kipphorn, Sr, both of Lancaster and Jane V. wife of Harry M. Swartz of Homosassa, FL. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary K. Bear of Lancaster. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11:00AM at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike Lancaster, PA 17603 with Fr. Lawrence W. Sherdel as celebrant. Interment will be held at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to his funeral mass on Thursday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Michael's memory to the Steinman Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1328 Lancaster, PA 17608.
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