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Joseph P. Wippel, 56

January 22, 2018

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.

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Condolences to the Family

January 28, 2018

Dear Mary and Pat, My sincere sympathy on the passing of your son, Joseph. May God keep him in His tender loving care. God Bless the Whipple Family. Love, Mary Anne and Matt Hanley

January 27, 2018

Our condolences go out to a nice family for the loss of one of their own. We, who are standing in the wings, know our time of loss will come also, so when one suffers, we all suffer alike. Life presents us with harsh situations as well as those that are pleasant. There is One Who is in control Who allows this variety to help us to consider well the uncertainty and brevity of life, and to seek the Way of Life here, to prepare for the hereafter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken & Emily Kilgore

January 26, 2018

Dear Pat and Mary,
I was so sorry and shocked to hear of Joe’s death. Sending you blessings and love.

Pat Benjamin

Visitation: Monday, January 29, 2018; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. Leo the Great Catholic Church; 2427 Marietta Avenue; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Monday, January 29, 2018; 11:00 AM; St. Leo the Great Catholic Church; 2427 Marietta Avenue; Lancaster, PA
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