Vernon Eugene “Joe”
"Lipps" Case, 75, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away on August 18, 2025.
He was born October 30, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, and lived his entire life
in Hopedale.
Joe is survived by the
love of his life, his wife, Lana Case; his sons, Chad (Nikki) Case of Hopedale
and Ryan Travis (Kristen) Case of Wintersville; his cherished grandchildren
Corey, Jordan (Caitlin), Nathan, Logan, Devan, and Alyssia; and the apples of
his eye—three great-granddaughters, Evangeline, Charlotte, and Penelope;
siblings, Verne Rensi of Hopedale, Dianne Dunlap of Hopedale, Richard Case of
Hopedale and Mark Case of Hopedale. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Vernon and Bernice (Busby) Case, and his beloved son, Rodney J. Case.
A 1967 graduate of Hopedale School, Joe was
known in his younger years for his love of football, drag racing, and the great
outdoors. While he enjoyed hunting and trapping—once harvesting 98 grouse in a
single season with his brother-in-law, Sam Santille—his greatest passion was
golfing. Whether on the green with close friends or simply enjoying the game,
golf brought him lifelong joy and companionship.
Joe also found peace in
the woods, often sitting quietly in his tree stand just to watch the deer. His
love for hunting and trapping was something he shared widely, taking many of
Hopedale’s youth with him to teach them how to hunt, track, and prepare game.
Over the last 15 years, Joe bravely battled
many health issues, including three bouts of cancer. Through it all, he never
gave in, drawing strength from his determination to care for and remain by the
side of the love of his life, Lana.
Above all, Joe will be
remembered for the time spent with his golfing and card-playing buddies, who
shared laughter, competition, and friendship with him until his very last day
on the course.
Joe lived a life full of love, humor, and
resilience. His legacy will carry on through his family and the many lives he
touched in his community.
A memorial visitation was
held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the Hopedale Church of Christ from 2:00 p.m.
until the time of funeral service at 5:00 p.m. with Dean Blythe officiating.
Joe was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale.
The memorial guestbook
may be signed at clark-kirkland-barr.com.
