Joseph J. Lipski Sr.

Joseph J. Lipski Sr., "Motor," 94, of Port Matilda, formerly of Larksville, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Frank and Sophia Bondzinski Lipski and was a graduate of Larksville High School. Joe served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II and was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal, Japan. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 33 years, was the plumbing inspector for Larksville Borough and was a longtime member of the Larksville Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Pesotski Lipski; and brothers, William, Felix, Charles, Frank, Albert and Edward Lipski.

He is survived by his son, Joseph J. Lipski Jr. and his wife, Diane, Port Matilda; three grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew and Alyssa Lipski; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Nesbitt Street, Larksville. Interment will follow in St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Larksville.

Friends are invited to join the family from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors.

For additional information, visit the funeral home website, www.StrishFuneralHome.com.