Mason Donald Ripley Obituary (1953 - 2024)

Mason Donald "Kip" Ripley, age 71, of Wesleyville, died in his sleep on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born in Erie on February 18, 1953, son of the late Merle and Mary Ripley. Kip was a 1971 graduate of Iroquois High School and attended Rochester Institute of Technology. He worked at Parker Autoclave. Kip's hobbies included reading, golfing, playing board games, and driving along Presque Isle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Aunt Kay (Bill) Rockwell Becker; Uncle Donald (Nancy) Briggs; brothers, Michael Ripley and Mark Ripley; and sister, Merry Beth Ripley. Survivors include, Aunt Claire (late Jack) Hill; Aunt Jessie (late Bob) Denniston of SC; sister-in-law, Linda Ripley; nephews, Aaron (Susan) Ripley and Micah (Ashley) Ripley; niece, Bethany (Matt) Tuttle; and their children of GA. Private arrangements were handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation, 301 Peninsula Drive, STE 1, Erie, PA 16505 to benefit Presque Isle State Park. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL