Heather L. Lippert

Heather Lynn Lippert, 52, passed away on January 30, 2026. She was born June 7, 1973, in Monroe, Ohio to Sharon (Howland) Slone and Wallace Bert Slone Jr.

Heather grew up in Monroe, Ohio, where she attended Monroe Local Schools. After her mother remarried Roy Vaughn, the family moved to West Middletown, Ohio, and Heather graduated from Edgewood High School (Class of 1991) where she participated in color guard and marching band. She later attended Bowling Green State University where she met the love of her life, Tandyn Lippert. 

After graduating from Bowling Green State University with two bachelor's degrees, Heather spent ten years building a successful career in architectural design and construction, where her creativity, attention to detail, and dedication were valued.

Heather and Tandyn were married in 1999 and soon after made their home in Mentor, Ohio, where they started their family. They welcomed two children, their son Xander, followed three years later by their daughter, Makayla.

Heather was a devoted mother and found joy in supporting her community. She mentored other mothers through the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) parenting group for over a decade, shared her creativity through costuming work for local youth theater productions, and served as a preschool teacher assistant. Heather’s intelligence, creativity, and nurturing spirit touched everyone she knew, and she will be remembered for her thoughtful handmade creations and a smile that radiated warmth and care.

Heather was preceded in death by her father Wallace Bert Slone Jr. and her grandparents. She is survived by her loving husband, Tandyn Lippert; her children, Xander and Makayla; her parents, Sharon (Howland) Vaughn and Roy D. Vaughn; her siblings Jon W. Slone (Nicole) and Siobhan (Slone) Taulbee (Jason). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends who will miss her deeply. 

The family would like to thank all of Heather’s friends, including Connie Ford and Robin Hedges, for the love, laughter, and constant support they shared with Heather and with our family. 

To honor Heather’s memory we have established the “Heather Lippert Memorial Scholarship” through Mentor United Methodist Church. Eligible recipients will be former MUMC Preschool or Theatre Arts Camp students. Heather’s own children will not be eligible for this scholarship. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to this scholarship. Donations can be made at: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/heather-lippert-memorial-scholarship/items or sent to Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060, with “Lippert” noted in the memo field. 

Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 PM Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor.

A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 PM. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xCxLv3J2zKyX9EAH7