Helen R. Ripke

Helen Royer Ripke   02/04/34 to 11/19/22

Helen Royer Ripke, of Roanoke Virginia, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022.

She was the daughter of Ruth Royer and was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where she graduated from Western High School. After her marriage to Donald Ripke, she moved to Oxford, Pennsylvania, and later to Roanoke, Virginia.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Cathy Sink (husband, Rick Sink) and Dawn Kohlbecker (husband, Robert Kohlbecker), grandchildren, Lauren Sink, Jennifer Kohlbecker, and Nicholas Kohlbecker.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Oakey’s Vinton Chapel located at 627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, Virginia, on Tuesday,November 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Friends are welcome to come 1 hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Salvation Army or your favorite charity.

 We will be live-streaming the service for those who cannot attend. Click on the link below to view the service.

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