Bruce Edward Whipple (1948-2025)

Bruce Edward Whipple, 76, of Chippewa Township, passed away on January 25th, 2025 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Rochester on May 30th, 1948, a son of the late Clarence and Hilda (Belvin) Whipple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Clarence “Pete” Whipple and Ronald Whipple. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Marlene A. (Verrico) Whipple, two sons, Bryan Whipple and Bradley Whipple, his beloved granddaughter, Lindsay Whipple (Matthew Bedekovich), siblings: Gary (Janet) Whipple, Keith Whipple, Robert (Crystal) Whipple and Shirley (Tom) Germer; in-laws, Cindy (Jim) Swaoger and Jody (Rich) McCarty, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Bruce was a master carpenter in his professional career where he owned his own business, Whipple Contracting. He was also an expert pool player and participated in two leagues.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in Bruce’s memory. In accordance with Bruce’s request, all services were private.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.