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Thomas Sipe Obituary
He was born on October 13, 1946, to the late Harold Edgar and Edna Lucille (Taylor) in Montrose.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Brad (Byron) Sipe and Brian (Rachel) Sipe; grandchildren, Chloe and Cooper Sipe; and sisters, Mary (Henry) Spering and Judy (Ed) Johnson.
Thomas was a graduate of Elk Lake High School class of 1964. He then graduated from Bloomsburg University in 1968 and married his best friend and high school sweetheart, Sandra (Greenwood) Sipe, in 1969. Following a relatively short stay in the Philadelphia area, Thomas and Sandra moved back home to Susquehanna County in 1972.
"Thomas Sipe" was on his birth certificate, but nobody called him that. His family and friends called him "Tom," "Tommy," "Shorty," "Pappy," and "Dad," but the most important name was "Mr. Sipe." This wasn't because he wanted to be called that, but because that was what he was referred to while teaching at Elk Lake High School for almost 30 years. Besides his family and friends, teaching was his passion. Odds are, if you ever had "Mr. Sipe" in the classroom, you'd proclaim that he was the BEST teacher you ever had. His art of "teaching with stories" was a true gift and we are all grateful to have experienced it. Class…..DISMISSED!!
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Mr. Sipe Scholarship Fund, c/o The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, 270 Lake Ave, Montrose, PA 18801.
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Joyce Stone
February 9, 2022
To Sandy, Brian, Brad and the entire Sipe Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you. Tom was such a likable person - he seemed enveloped with humor, knew who you were and always asked about your children, especially if you lived in the Elk Lake School District, because he probably had your children in school.
He was a superb teacher! He developed respect and appreciation for democracy and our Constitution - always telling interesting and many times personal stories to enliven his class room.
I met and talked with him on the Baker Road several times every summer when he was out taking his daily walk for exercise. Tom contributed greatly to making students better citizens.
Love, Joyce, Lila, Violet and Jill Stone
Paul @Sue Kipar
February 3, 2022
So sorry on the loss of a great man. Our thoughts and prayers go out the your entire family during this difficult time.
Dorothy Woodworth
February 3, 2022
Such a wonderful teacher. Sincere condolences to all of his family.
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Marty and Lois Weisgold
February 1, 2022
Our hearts go out to all the family members with the loss of Tom. He was one of the "good guys" in the countless lives he touched, in his career as an educator or in his daily life. I never meet a student who did not say great things about him as a teacher and a mentor.
He was a blessing to the profession. Rest In peace Tom.
Norma Lee
February 1, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jerry and Jackie Guiton
January 31, 2022
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our kids loved his classes. Great teacher. Our prayers are with you all.
Eric Wheaton
January 31, 2022
Brian,
Sincere thoughts to you and your family.
Kim Spering
January 30, 2022
We are all heartbroken to lose such a wonderful uncle. We're SO glad that we could spend a last holiday together. Truly -- you were a family man. Lover of fine cheese, port, a good Manhattan, good conversation, and laughter. Nothing like coming to visit, being welcomed with a bear hug. I treasure the conversation that you and Connor had this last Christmas -- an aspiring history teacher as you were.
Love to you, Aunt Sandy, Brad & Byron, Brian & Rachel, Chloe and Cooper. We have lost a giant. May his memories be a blessing.
Greg Guiton - Leland, North Carolina
January 30, 2022
1974...Elk Lake School...9th grade Civics. No one was looking forward to that class...then walked in Tom Sipe. All I can say...never a dull moment after that. He certainly had a positive impact on many students. I was fortunate to speak with on occasion over the years after high school days...always a friendly word. Deepest condolences to the Sipe Family.
Loretta Guiton
January 30, 2022
Sandy and family, sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a very nice man and enjoyed visited with him. I know the feeling so just take your time/and do not let people tell you what you should be doing you just do what you feel you want to. Prayers and will be thinking of you.
Loretta Guiton
Kristin E Henshaw
January 30, 2022
Dear Sandy and Sipe Family, So sad to hear of Tom’s passing. What a treasure he was to the whole community and our family. Glad we can add to his scholarship fund for his legacy to continue.
Joanne Mayerzak
January 30, 2022
So sorry to see such a wonderful person gone to soon. The entire Sipe family is in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Tom.
Paul Brotzman
January 30, 2022
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great friend during our high school days. Condonlences to his family and loved ones.
Charles Bullock
January 29, 2022
Sincere condolences to the whole family
Tami Snyder
January 29, 2022
Loved Mr. Sipe's class. He made it fun. He was a great man and teacher. Prayers to his family.
Louise Smith
January 29, 2022
Sandy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I didn't know him well, but I know he was admired by his community and was a respected educator, father, husband and brother. I pray God's comfort and peace for all of you. May His strong, loving arms undergird you through the days that lie ahead.
Janice Spering
January 29, 2022
Sandy and family, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well
lived.
Cathy Patrick
January 29, 2022
Dear Sipe Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May your sadness be tempered by fond memories.
Brian Sipe
January 29, 2022
I love you, Dad!! You’ll always be my idol and all I ever wanted to do was make you proud. You’ve always known you were a great teacher and made an impact on all your students’ lives. You made impacts like that with students you had for only 4 years of schooling.......with a few 45 minute classes each week!! I’m lucky enough to have been YOUR student for my ENTIRE life. Words can’t explain what you mean to me......and will ALWAYS mean to me. Rest In Peace, Shorty!! I’ll see you on the ‘other side’ someday and we’ll continue where we left off!! Cheers, Dad!!
Lorenzo Carmen..Junior
January 29, 2022
My condolences
Brenda Burgess
January 29, 2022
So very sorry to hear of his passing away. He was a great teacher. My condolences to his family.
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