Wallace ‘Wally’ Richard Lipp – Uniontown, formerly of Belle Vernon and Elizabeth
Obituaries
August 18, 2020

Wallace ‘Wally’ Richard Lipp – Uniontown, formerly of Belle Vernon and Elizabeth

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Wallace “Wally” Richard Lipp, 77, of Uniontown, formerly of Belle Vernon and Elizabeth, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Born in Elizabeth on May 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Andreas W. and Mildred Colon Lipp. Wally was retired from PennDOT. He was a member of the Victory Ministry in Uniontown, Tradition One Inc., Senior Citizens of Uniontown, and the Recovery Community, stretching worldwide. Wally was noted as the “Legend” and “Dancing Machine.” He is survived by his brother, John (Pat) Lipp of St. Augustine, Fla.; sisters, Phyllis Thompson of Elizabeth and Marilyn Strotman of Elizabeth; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; his best friend, Neal Christopher of Fairchance; as well as many great friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lipp; and sisters, Mildred Villenave and Linda Lipp. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Larry Gipe officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.

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