Eric M Ripper

Eric Malcolm Ripper, 62, of Washington, died Monday, June 3, 2013, in the Donnell House. He was born May 29, 1951, in Washington, the son of the late Harold J. Ripper and Ruth Margaret Oldham Ripper. Mr. Ripper worked at the Holiday Inn Meadowlands for six years as a dishwasher. He was a graduate of the inaugural special school program at Clark School and attended the Opportunity Program at East Washington School. He was a member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Eric was proud to exercise his right to vote in a Presidential Election and enjoyed listening to the Pirates and hockey on the radio. Surviving are two sisters, Judith Ripper-Bosley (Douglas Hawkins) of Wheeling and Kathryn “ Kitty” (Alan) Gerdish of Elizabeth; two brothers, Kevin (Julie) Ripper of Washington and David Ripper of Everett, Washington; six nephews and nieces, Jason and Jonathan Ripper, Erica and Kelly Gerdish, Christie Mansberry and Tony Melenyzer; several great nephews and nieces. Friends will be received Thursday, June 6th from 3 to 6 p.m. in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Harrington officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Donnell House, c/o of Washington Health Care Systems Hospice Care, 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA 15301. Funeral will be at the family's convenience at North Buffalo Cemetery.