Edward R. Lipps

Edward R. Lipps, 77 of Butler, passed away unexpectedly, late Sunday evening, June 12, 2022 at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. the son of the late John T. Sr. and Ethel Lenore May Lipps.

Ed was a member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R. C. Church, Scottdale.

He was a graduate of East Huntingdon High School Class of 1962. Ed attended Penn State University and Graduated in 1968. He was a retired Controller for Mailing Services of Pittsburgh.

He was a Proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea from 1969 – 1971.

He was an avid golfer, loved to go on cruises and taking road trips. He was a 10 year plus AARP Tax Aide. Ed was a loyal friend to everyone he knew.

Ed was a loving Husband, Brother and Uncle to his family.

Ed is gone from our lives, but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him,
His loving and devoted Wife of 49 years, whom he married December 9, 1972;

Dorothy A. Salitrik Lipps of Butler

His Siblings:

John T. “J.T.” Lipps and his wife Kristen of Mt. Pleasant

Mary Margaret “Margie” Lipps of Scottdale

His Nieces and Nephews:

Jo Ann Elijah, Ronald Malone, Bill Salitrik, Martha Summers, Druann Merchbaker, Matthew Salitrik, David Salitrik, Eric Salitrik, Geoff Salitrik and Kyle Salitrik, Chelsea Queer, Eric Harshman.

And his Three Cats, whom he loved.

In addition to his Parents, Ed was preceded in death by:

His Sister: Patricia Malone (June 9, 2015)

Ed’s family will greet friends Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 2 – 4PM & 6 – 8PM in the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. 417 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale, Pa. 15683.

Prayers of Transfer will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:30AM in the Funeral Home, with his Funeral Mass to follow in The Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale with Rev. George Saletrik as Celebrant.

Committal Services and Interment will follow in St. John Parish Cemetery, Scottdale.

Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Scottdale- Everson Honor Guard at the Funeral Home at 10:15AM.

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