Patricia Joann Gipper, age 83 of Goodyear, AZ died August 17, 2017. She was born January 1, 1934 in Cleveland, OH to Edward and Eleanor Hassing. Patricia was employed as the office manager for Catholic Charities in Mansfield, OH. After moving to Arizona she became a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She loved to read and was a member of the Estrella Mountain Book Club. Patricia is survived by her husband of 63 years, Paul Gipper; son, Jeff Gipper and his wife, Deborah; and brother, Edward Hassing. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael; parents, Edward and Eleanor Hassing; sister, Mary Jane Siemen and brother Jack Hassing. A funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 LaPasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.