Sylvia Tippe, 98

CRANSTON, R.I. – Sylvia Tippe, of the Scandinavian Home, died July 13 at the home. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Tippe. Born in Springfield, Mass., a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Feldman) Luchtiker, she had lived in Providence, Warwick and Cranston.

She was a secretary at Kent County Memorial Hospital in the laboratory office for 10 years, retiring 32 years ago. After her retirement, she volunteered at the Department of Elderly Affairs for 10 years, then at Temple Torat Yisrael for 10 years in the office. She was a graduate of Morris High School in Bronx, N.Y., and attended Providence College. Sylvia was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael and its sisterhood, Cranston Senior Guild and a former member of Temple Emanu-El’s Leisure Club. She was an avid reader.

Devoted mother of Stephen P. Tippe of Cranston and the late Ronald E. Tippe. Dear mother-in-law of Molly Maginnis Tippe of Brooklyn. Dear sister of Milton Luchtiker of Nevada and Lawrence Luchtiker of California. Loving grandmother of Annie and Samuel.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886.