John Allen Lipko, 84, of Clarion formerly of RD#1 Kennerdell, went to be with our Lord and Saviour on June 8, 2016 at UPMC Seneca.
Allen, born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 18, 1931 was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend.  He was the son of the late John Andrew Lipko and Adah Hovis Lipko.
Allen graduated from Emlenton High School in 1949.  In April of 1951 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served and fought for our country in the Korean War until he was Honorably Discharged as a Staff Sergeant in April of 1955.
Allen married Betty Shick on December 15, 1950.   They celebrated 65 years of marriage. 
Allen retired from Franklin Steel as a foreman but his true passion was his family farm located in Scrubgrass  Township, Venango County.  He enjoyed 60 years on the farm with his family where he raised crops to feed his Angus cattle and hogs.
Loved ones left to cherish Allen's memory are his wife Betty Lipko of Clarion, his children Linda Savage of Emlenton, Mark Lipko and his wife Nancy of Lititz PA, Barbara Lipko of Reynolds IN, Lynn Lipko and his wife Pat of Greenville and Tim Lipko and his wife Jeannie of Lititz PA.  His grandchildren Shane Savage, Mark Lipko Jr., Clint Lipko, Adah Coleman, Marlena Lipko, Lexis Lipko, Steven Lipko and Nathan Ulmer.  His great grandchildren Michael Hyten,  Conner Coleman, Max Lipko, Cameron Knight, Isabelle Lipko, Bryianna Lipko and Shaylei Lipko.  One great great grandson John Hyten.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service to celebrate John's life will take place Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 2-4 with a funeral service to take place at 4 with the Rev. Randy Ritchey from Oak Grove Community Church officiating at Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville PA 16372
In his memory and in lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer's Association or another health or school organization close to your heart.
Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net   
 

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