Judith Lippus Obituary

Judith C. Lippus

May 7, 1935 - Jun 15, 2023

Port Clinton

Judith Christine "Judy" Lippus, 88, of Catawba Island, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023, with her family by her side.

Judy was born May 7, 1935, in Cleveland, and was raised in Sandusky. She graduated from Sandusky High School where she was a member of Swan Club and A Capella Choir. As a young woman, Judy was employed as a secretary at Hinde & Dauch Paper Company and Toledo Hospital. With her love of flowers, she worked for Mary's Blossom Shoppe, Port Clinton for many years.

Judy lived most of her life in Port Clinton and Catawba Island. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky, and joyfully sang in the choir.

Judy enjoyed crafting and decorating and she had a great love of nature. She rescued small animals and loved to feed the chipmunks and squirrels in her back yard. It was not unusual for Judy to return from a walk with a bag of litter she had picked up. She had a passion for swimming which she enjoyed throughout her life.

Judy is survived by her sons, Craig (Cathy) Lippus of San Jose, California, and Jim (Kathryn Gordon) Lippus of Port Clinton; daughter, Sheri Taylor of San Diego, California; sisters, Jacqueline (Phil) Gutkoski of Catawba Island and Janet Linkenbach of Monterey, California; grandchildren, Amy (Garin) Wally of Missoula, Montana, Katherine Lippus of Denver, Colorado, Jakob Parker Taylor of Charleston, South Carolina, and Marchese (Jeremy Bullock) Taylor of Los Angeles, California; beautiful great-granddaughter, Joey Rose Bullock; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members who will miss her dearly.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice (Herb) and Chester Bohn; maternal grandparents, Catherine and John Herb, who raised her; and brother-in-law, Dr. Charles R. Linkenbach.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Groff Funeral Home, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Private burial will take place on Catawba Island.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.