Josephine LoPresti Hale, 81, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away

Funeral services scheduled for Thursday, February 12th, 2026.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Josephine LoPresti Hale, an 81-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Jennie Stuart Health due to natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens.

Why it matters

Josephine LoPresti Hale's passing marks the end of an era for her family and the Hopkinsville community. As a longtime resident and Nabisco employee, she was a pillar of the local community, and her funeral services will provide an opportunity for friends, family, and former colleagues to come together and celebrate her life.

The details

Josephine LoPresti Hale was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 18, 1944, to the late Frank and Adeline Clarizio LoPresti. She worked and retired as a Supervisor at Nabisco after more than 20 years of service. Josephine was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her daughter, Maryann Price, her brother, Anthony LoPresti, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

  • Josephine LoPresti Hale passed away on Saturday, February 7th, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 12th, 2026.

The players

Josephine LoPresti Hale

An 81-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who passed away on February 7th, 2026, and worked as a Supervisor at Nabisco for over 20 years.

Maryann Price

Josephine LoPresti Hale's daughter.

Anthony LoPresti

Josephine LoPresti Hale's brother.

Frank LoPresti

Josephine LoPresti Hale's late brother.

Mary Grace Welsh

Josephine LoPresti Hale's late sister.

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What’s next

The funeral services for Josephine LoPresti Hale will be held on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The takeaway

Josephine LoPresti Hale's passing marks the end of an era for her family and the Hopkinsville community, where she was a longtime resident and respected Nabisco employee. Her funeral services will provide an opportunity for loved ones to come together and celebrate her life and legacy.