Henry W. Kipikasa

Henry W. Kipikasa, father, grandfather, brother, 80 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania where he resided at 40 Eurana Avenue with his daughter and granddaughters, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Born Tuesday, September 26, 1939 in Humbolt, the son of the late Emro and Mary (Woytko) Kipikasa. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, JoAnn M. (Petruzzi) Kipikasa on Sept. 12, 2016; sister, Maria Ford. Surviving are; daughter, Lori A. Kipikasa, and his grand daughter's whom he adored, Megan E. Kipikasa and her fiance Eric Peterson, Morgan R. Kipikasa; son, Joseph H. Kipikasa, M.D of Signal Mountain, TN,; brother, Emro "Charlie" Kipikasa of Hollywood and nieces and nephews, Barbara Morales, Michelle Barron, Edward Kipikasa and Burton Robyn Thomas. A graduate of Hazle Twp. High School, Henry worked as a long haul truck driver for over 60 years, last working for A&S Kinard of York. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, the Hazleton Elks, and Penn State Alumni Assoc. Henry was also a member of the Teamsters Union for many years. Henry was an avid Penn State Football fan, he enjoyed playing golf , was an animal lover who appreciated the companionship of his dogs, Manny, Mitzie, Maggie and Lucy. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvnaia 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o'clock A.M. on Friday November 22, 2019 from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. located at 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania. No Friday morning calling. Memorials in his name to:Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com