Jean G. Ripple

May 7, 1928 - October 20, 2021

Jean G. (Gaumer) Ripple, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly at 93 years of age. Born Monday, May 7, 1928 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Myrtle (Brown) Gaumer. She was also predeceased by her husband, William John Ripple on Dec. 9, 2016; sister, Laverne Miller; nephew, Bobby Miller. Surviving are daughters, Gail Ripple of Bethlehem, Susan Marley wife of Gerald of Hazle Twp; brother, William Gaumer and his companion Eleanor Hadesty of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Pamela Gasper, Patricia Gorka and her husband Eric, Kaitlyn Marley; great grandchildren, Danielle Eroh, Aubrey, and Aaron Gorka; niece, Michelle Miller. A Weatherly High School graduate, Jean was an active member of Faith U.C.C. of Hazle Twp. Jean worked in the pay-roll department of Tung-Sol for 9 years, and then worked as a bookkeeper for a number of companies. A devoted mother, and grandmother, Jean enjoyed gardening, and tending to her home. Jean liked visits to the casino, playing bingo, and cards. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Celebration of Jean's Life will be held at 10 o'clock AM on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from Faith U.C.C. of Hazleton, 21 Faith Drive, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202. Rev. Jean Hess to officiate. Entombment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 Memorials in Jean's name to the church Online condolences or a fond memory of Jean may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com