Vaughn E. Kipe

Vaughn E. Kipe obituary, St. Thomas, PA

Vaughn E. Kipe

Vaughn Kipe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home - Chambersburg on Nov. 26, 2024.

Publish in a newspaper

Rev. Vaughn E. Kipe, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 4, 1938 in Waynesboro, PA, the son of the late Earl W. and Daisy B. (Sprenkle) Kipe.
Vaughn was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He formerly worked at Mercersburg Tannery, P. Nichols & Sons, Vaughn Kipe Insurance, and was the pastor at Harvest Time Ministries for over 35 years.
He is survived by his wife Judith Tracy Kipe, whom he married on April 16, 2012; daughter, Vicki Stains of Chambersburg and son, Rick Kipe Sr (Marcey) of Burnt Cabins; a step-daughter, Megan Neitzel (Bradley), of Shrewberry and a step-son, Matthew Tracy of Chambersburg; 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren, and 1 sibling Daniel Kipe (Leah) of Greenvillage. Aisde from his parents, Rev. Kipe was preceded in death by his first wife Nancy (DeShong) Kipe, and his siblings Dona Barnes, Samuel Kipe, Mary Kipe, Shirley Kipe, Anna Helfrick, Daisy Altland, Pearl Friese, Ben Kipe, Janet Wenger, Harry Kipe, Richard Kipe, Charlie Kipe, and Elmer Kipe.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at The First Pentecostal Church of Chambersburg, 6112 Sheller Rd, Chambersburg, with Pastor Phyllis Martin officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Stenger Hill Cemetery.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Vaughn E. Kipe, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Vaughn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Vaughn Kipe's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Vaughn Kipe's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?