Priska Sippl, 6096 Richards Ave., Hubbard, Ohio; formerly of 299 Sunset Blvd., Hermitage, PA, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (5-19-09) at her daughter's home. She was 83.
Mrs. Sippl was born July 18, 1925 in Austria a daughter of the late Friedrich and Theresia Grinshkl Pachatz.
She and her husband moved to the United States in 1951 following their marriage.
A homemaker, Mrs. Sippl was an active member of St. Anthony's Church in Sharon where she volunteered at the annual Lenten fish dinners and numerous bake sales. She was also a member of the Maenerchor Club, Sharon, and its' Ladies Auxiliary. Priska enjoyed knitting, crocheting, card playing and gardening.
Her husband, Adam Sippl, whom she married April 15, 1951 in Austria, passed away February 20, 2007.
Surviving are: a daughter, Diana T. Sippl and her companion, Steve J. DiTommaso, Hubbard, Ohio; a sister, Brunhilda Dirnberger, Austria; a granddaughter, Lynda Diana Sippl; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Sippl, both Mercer, PA.
Besides her parents and husband, Priska was preceded in death by a son, Siegfried Adam Sippl; and three sisters, Rehli, Ridi and Luisi, all of whom were from Austria.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice SouthernCare, 5401 Ashley Circle, Suite E, Austintown, Ohio 44515.
At the request of the deceased, there are no calling hours.
Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment: Hubbard (Ohio) Union Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.