Richard Eric Laipple

Richard Eric Laipple, 46, of South Franklin Township, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in the Washington Hospital. He was born April 17, 1965, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of Ronald Walter and Dorothy Virginia Soles Laipple. Mr. Laipple was a graduate of McGuffey High School and was a long-time truck driver, most recently employed by RSC Equipment Rental. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Ronald Scott Laipple of Washington; a sister, Barbara Sue Paulish of Monongahela; a nephew, Richard “Scotty” Laipple; a niece, Jessica Rose Laipple; and one great-nephew. Deceased is a brother, David Laipple. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional visitation will be held in the funeral home from 10 till 11 a.m., the time of service, Friday, January 20th. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.