Philip C. Rippon, 70, of Hellertown, died Nov. 1, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Eleanor J. (Rood) Rippon.

He was a 1968 graduate of Emmaus HS.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era.

He was employed at Square D in Emmaus and the Bethlehem Parking Authority until retiring.

He is survived by a brother, Jeffrey and his wife, Karen; a sister, Jana and her husband, David Masenheimer and their children, Abigail and Adam Masenheimer; a close friend, Brenda Estock.

Services are private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.