Gretchen M. Whipple, 63, of Beaver, formerly of Freedom, passed away on July 29, 2024. She was born in Rochester on April 17, 1961, a daughter of the late Owen Alexander and Angela M. (Catalano) Whipple.
Gretchen died in the good graces and with all the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Even in her late stage of confusion, she was pleased to repeat, “I have my faith”.
Gretchen had her Masters Degree in Art Therapy. She spent most of her career working with troubled children at the Mars Home for Youth, Pressley Ridge and later with deaf children and most recently with Cambridge Village.
Gretchen left colorful mementos of her art, crafts and ceramics with family and friends throughout her life. We all look forward to the Resurrection and reunion of all who unashamedly love God.
She is survived by her siblings, Brooks and his wife, Christine Whipple, Curtis Whipple, Douglas J. and his wife, Gabriella Whipple, and Eric F. Whipple; her nephews, Matthew and his wife, Jessica Whipple, Zachary Whipple, Patrick Whipple, and her niece, Lily Whipple; her grand-nieces, Beatrice and Mary-Eloise Whipple.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul. (200 3rd St. Beaver PA 15009) Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Freedom, immediately following the mass. Everyone please meet at the Church.