Fr. Anton “Tony” Ripp, MSC who served at Holy Family Parish in Nazareth, PA from 2001 to 2005, and at St. John’s Parish in Ottsville, PA from 2007 to 2021, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 1/20/26 with two nurses by his side. He lived at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA for the last months of his life. Throughout his last days, he was peaceful, accepting, and without complaints.
Please join the MSC Community, St. John’s parishioners, and Holy Family’s parishioners in praying for the repose of Fr. Tony’s soul as well as for his family.
Well done good and faithful servant!
Fr. Tony’s funeral was held on Friday, January 30, at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist, Ottsville. 4050 Durham Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942. He is survived by his two brothers, Mr. Frank Ripp and Mr. Matt Ripp.