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Kenneth Gipe Obituary

Kenneth Lynn Gipe Kenneth Lynn Gipe, 69, of Willow Hill, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle, PA. Born June 26, 1944, in Willow Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Jerry and Lula Bock Gipe. A 1963 graduate of Fannett-Metal High School, Kenny went on to work for Rife Motor Company for 50 years as a parts manager, retiring in 2013. He enjoyed coaching Fannettsburg Little League, watching baseball and college basketball, the backyard pool, coin collecting, going to meat raffles, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Spring Run United Methodist Church. Surviving is his beloved wife of 50 years, Wanda M. Cornelius Gipe, whom he married February 22, 1964; three children, K. Mark Gipe (wife Becky) of Carlisle, PA; Lori McAllen Spring Run, PA; and Steven Gipe (wife Mary Ellen) of Mercersburg, PA; and five grandchildren, Lindsy, Lauren, Ashlynn, Emma Grace, and Kenton Shade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Warren, Paul, and Merle; and sisters, Mabel and Jean Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 AM at the Spring Run United Methodist Church, 16667 Main St., Spring Run, PA, 17262; where Pastor Philip Foster and Rev. Marlin A. "Butch" Neil will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM at the Agett-Geisel Funeral Home, 18875 Main St., Dry Run, PA, 17220, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Interment will follow the service in Reformed Church Cemetery, Fannettsburg, PA. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the above church and address. Online condolences may be offered on his Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com

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Published by Public Opinion on Jun. 17, 2014.

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Joanne Hockenberry

June 21, 2014

Wanda, My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Remember all the good memories and with God's help you will will see you thru.

Robin and Deb Coble

June 19, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to Wanda and all of Ken's family.Praying for God's gentle comfort and peace will be with you all.Robin and I will miss seeing him also.We are glad to have known such a dear and kind man.

June 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayer are with you Mark Gipe and family

Patricia &Timothy Harry

June 18, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

April Junkins Palm

June 17, 2014

Sorry for your loss.praying for your family.Kenny worked with our dad at Rife motor.

sheila janikowski

June 17, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Lane Wilson

June 17, 2014

To Mark and his family, My deepest sympathies,

June 17, 2014

Kenny will truly be missed, our deepest sympathy to Wanda and family. Ed and Connie Coons

Pat Romig

June 17, 2014

Wanda & Family, Sorry to hear of your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.

Arthur Clayton

June 17, 2014

Kenny was a wonderful, outstanding man in the community. He was always surrounded by his loving wife, and wonderful family. He will certainly be missed by us all. His pain and suffering is over. Love to all the family. Artie & Judy

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