Kristi Ann Dippery

Kristi Ann Dippery obituary, Lewistown, PA

Kristi Ann Dippery

Kristi Dippery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by King-Barr Funeral Home, LLC - Lewistown on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Kristi Ann Dippery (Guthridge), 65, of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born on Oct, 26, 1959 in Fort Hood, Texas. Kristi was the daughter of Capt. John H Guthridge and Julia (Bonson) Jordan, of Milroy. She was preceded in death by her father, John, her mother, Julia, and her stepfather, Dave. On Oct. 06, 1979, she married William F Dippery Jr, who survives. Surviving are children, Cory Dippery and wife Ashley, of Milroy, Jarrod Dippery and wife Amy, of Lewistown, Mary Ellen Havice and husband Adam, of Lewistown, and Taylor Dippery and wife Brittney, of Lewistown. She is also survived by brother Douglas and wife Nancy, of Milroy, aunt Cecilia Staib and husband Ronald, of Milroy, and grandchildren Shane and fiancée Selena, Riley and partner Alex, Conner and girlfriend Alex, Zach, Jase, Carter, and Makenna, along with multiple cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. Kristi was a 1977 graduate of Kishacoquillas High School. She was most recently employed at Valley View Retirement Home after retiring from over twenty years in the banking industry. Kristi loved spending time with her family and four dogs. She enjoyed shopping, camping, all things glam, and most recently supplying her loved ones with her homemade sourdough bread. She was a lively woman with a fiery spirit, and a beam of light to all she came in contact with. She will be immensely missed by everyone who knew her. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown. Memorial contributions in Kristi's memory can be made to: Pets Come First, 2451 General Potter Hwy, Centre Hall, PA 16828. Online condolences can be shared at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com
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