Obituary of Elizabeth M. Chipko

Elizabeth M. Chipko (O'Keefe) passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA on April 13, 2018, at the age of 87. Born in Morristown, she had lived in Denville for 18 years before moving to Mount Arlington, NJ and then finally to Kunkletown, PA 10 years ago. She worked as an L.P.N. at Saint Clare's Hospital in Denville, NJ for many years. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 69 years, Steven Chipko of Kunkletown, PA. She is also survived by her loving daughters Frances Chipko-Norman and her husband Richard Norman of Mt. Arlington, NJ, Carol Chipko of Gilbert, PA, Elaine Kahl of Jefferson, NJ and Lisa Johnson of Mt. Pocono, PA, as well as her 10 grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. Surviving her as well are her sister Mary Jane Grant of St. Petersburg, FL and Sister-In-Law Betty Jane O'Keefe of Morris Plains, NJ. Elizabeth was predeceased by her brothers James and Thomas O'Keefe. Memorial Visitation will be held at Norman Dean Home for Services 16 Righter Ave Denville, NJ 07834 www.normandean.com on Thursday April 19, 2018, from 2:00PM – 4:00PM. Donations can be made in her memory to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the American Heart Association by way of www.inmemoryof-memorial.org.