Laverne Louise "Lippy" Kelbaugh
Laverne Louise "Lippy" Kelbaugh
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Born on July 5, 1935, Laverne was the daughter of the late Murray A. Lippy and Verdella (Werner) Lippy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Kelbaugh, in 2017.
Laverne devoted more than 50 years of her life as a self-employed in-home daycare provider. She lovingly cared for generations of children, offering not only supervision but warmth, guidance, and a second home to many families in the community. Her nurturing spirit and steady presence left a lasting mark on countless lives.
She was a proud member of the Westminster High School Class of 1954 and a faithful member of St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church.
Above all, Laverne cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children: Sharon Wolf (Bentley), Linda Barrick (Herman), Kathy Carnegie (Richard), Cindy McCarty (Timothy), Wanda Campitelli (Joseph), Mark Kelbaugh (Patricia Johnston-Kelbaugh), and Bryan Kelbaugh (Kerry). She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Heather Lee Barrick (1988), daughter-in-law Carol Hartman Kelbaugh, son-in-law Gary E. Bollinger, as well as her siblings: Shirley Close, Gerald Lippy, Furhman Lippy, and her youngest brother, Murray A. Lippy Jr., who passed away on February 16, the day following Laverne's passing.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Morning Glory Personal Care Home for the love, compassion, and devoted care shown to Laverne over the past 20 months.
Laverne will be remembered for her deep love of family, her generous heart, and the countless lives she touched throughout her 90 years. Her legacy of care and devotion will live on in all who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church, 700 Krider's Cemetery Rd., Westminster. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Silver Run.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church.
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John Trish
March 29, 2026
Hi this is John Trish from Pennsylvania and I would like to give my sympathy to the entire Kelbaugh Family because they were real good friends of my parents and she and Albert will both be greatly missed I'm so sorry I did not know about her passing because I would of been there to support the family so my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time but remember God will never leave you or be sake you! God Bless you all Amen Sincerely John Allen Trish
Ron Shaulis
February 20, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. May loving memories soon replace your grief. I remember your mom as very loving and caring. I played a lot of basketball in your driveway growing up on Monterey Drive. Do you remember the snapping turtle our fathers caught in your backyard during one of the neighborhood picnics? Fond memories.
Carolyn Shaulis Dawson
February 19, 2026
So sorry to hear of your loss, we just lost our mother on the 13th. I imagine them enjoying meeting up after so many years and having a picnic together with their men!
Wonderful memories of growing up across the street from your family, my prayers are for peace and love to surround you all at this time.
Wanda Seabolt Briwn
February 18, 2026
I remember your mom and dad at 3M annual picnics. With your large family, she was a busy lady. I send you all my sympathy.
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Patti Reichenbach (Haugh)
February 18, 2026
Sharon, I´m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you have many fond memories of your life with her. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Sandy Starner
February 18, 2026
So very sorry on the loss of your mom, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family
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