Robert Brooke "Pop-Pop" Ripley

Robert Brooke "Pop-Pop" Ripley obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Robert Brooke "Pop-Pop" Ripley

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21

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McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home

690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA 18966

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McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home

690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA 18966

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21

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Hillside Cemetery

Susquehanna Road, Abington, PA 19001

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Robert Ripley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Robert Brooke Ripley, "Pop-Pop", of Huntingdon Valley, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Robert was 63 years of age. He was born in Abington to Carolyn and the late Carroll Ripley. Robert is survived by his mother, Carolyn; daughter, Brooke Dallas (Josh); son, Robert "R.J." Ripley; grandchildren, Luke Dallas, Liam Dallas, and Isla Ripley; sister, CarrieLynne Keefe (Kevin); nephews, Jacob Keefe and Michael Ripley; former wife, Terry Rulon. Robert also leaves behind his 8 amazing cats.
Robert's family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, at the McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home, 690 Belmont Ave. Southampton, PA 18966. A funeral service for Robert will begin at 11:00AM. He will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery, in Roslyn, PA.
Condolences may be sent to Robert's family by visiting www.McGheeGivnish.com
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Upcoming Events

Oct

21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home

690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA 18966

Send Flowers

Oct

21

Service

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home

690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA 18966

Send Flowers

Oct

21

Service

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Hillside Cemetery

Susquehanna Road, Abington, PA 19001

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.