Timothy J. Hippely, age 63, of Edinboro, PA, passed away suddenly on November 20, 2010 in Cleveland, OH. He was born June 28, 1947 in Wooster, OH, the son of the late Julius Hippely and Katherine Wahl Hippely of Orwell, OH. Tim graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1965, served with the United States Air Force in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart, and received his college degree from Lake Erie College in 1992.
Tim started his career at White Motors, worked as a general foreman at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant and spent the last sixteen years of his career as an accountant and a unit supervisor at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
Known for his ingenuity, Tim was a skilled carpenter, and enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife and family. He had a deep appreciation for architecture, history and nature, especially hiking and the National Parks. Tim was always known to have a keen eye for photography, enjoyed art and was fond of cooking.
Tim is survived by his wife, Ann Weithman Hippely, and his two children, Timothy A. Hippely and Jennifer A. Hippely. He will be remembered by his siblings David Hippely, Barbara Burdette, Edward Hippely, Angela Nash, Gregory Hippely, Victor Hippely, Teresa Braid, Martin Hippely, Monica Whitesell; and, a large, loving, family of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Katherine Gentis.
Visiting hours will be at the Van Matre Funeral Home of Edinboro, 306 Erie Street, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Friends are also encouraged to attend the funeral services on Friday morning starting with a prayer service at the funeral home at 9:30am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Edinboro. Rev. William E. Sutherland will officiate. Burial will follow at Edinboro Cemetery.
To the Hippely Family
Tim was a great friend throughout High School. Truly sad to hear of his passing.
G.V. High School ’65
To the Hippely Family:
I am sad to hear of the passing of Tim. I work for the Navy and worked closely with Tim these last four years. I share your pain in the loss of a family member. Tim was a true man of honor and respect and a great person to work with. I will truly miss him and my daily talks. My prayers and thoughts are with you. My travels to Cleveland will never be the same.
Ann, we’re very sorry to hear of your loss.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Lynn and Doug
Hippely family,
Sorry for your unexpected loss. Worked with Tim for a number of years. At the end of team meetings staff would ask “What are you doing this weekend.” His reply “Going Home” his eyes lit up and a Big smile appeared. Small talk continued about driving his high mileage Honda, and in a short time he would be with his family.
Enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.
Dearest Hippely Family
So sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. So many memories come to mind. Tim and your family have always held a special place in my heart. Remember all the fun times we had back at the farm. It seems like yesterday, yet the years have passed quickly.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Tim will be deeply missed by all.
Judy Potokar Erni
Greg,
I was sorry to read about your loss.
Talk to you soon
Bonnie
Ann,
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Colleen Hammon
Ann, so deeply sorry to learn of your loss. Have been praying for you and all your family everyday since I heard the sad news; may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
I miss the talks me u and aunt annie had about the farm and grandpa and grandma I will miss the holidays together and I will miss the visits u and aunt annie did at my dads house. I will miss the family gatherings we all met up at and seen everyone aunt annie u and our family is in my prayers I love you and uncle tim u will be sadly missed love you dearly
Dear Hippley Family
I am so sad to hear the passing of Tim. All the happy memories from the farm come to mind. Life is so uncertain and we must treasure every memory of Tim.
Please know that I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
JUDY POTOKAR ERNI
To the Hippely Family:
I work for the Navy in Washington, DC and had the great pleasure of working with Tim the past six or seven years. Your husband, father, brother, and friend was a true professional, a great leader, a magnificent problem solver, and just a terrific guy to work with. More than that though, Tim was a great friend. I’ll miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Sninsky
Annandale, VA
Hippely Family,
I was recently told that death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
I am grateful to have known TIm and will always cherish my memories of him.
May your memories give you strength.
Kyle Fugate
(a member of Tim’s extended DFAS family in Washington DC)
Ann
We are so sorry about your loss of Tim. I always enjoyed chatting with him about his projects and latest landscaping adventures. What a gardener !! We would always see Tim out surveying his different plantings – – – like he was coaxing them to thrive.
We extend our deepest sympathy. Tim was a great guy !! If there is anything we can do or help with, please let us know.
Clint & Michelle
Tim:
I’ll miss our talks about the farm. Peace be with you.
Janice
Ann:
I know that you’re hurting very badly, but I don’t pretent to understand this type of pain. Please know that you can call me/us at any time. We are here for you.
Janice