Priscilla "Pat" Sekel, 83, St. Marys, died at 1:20 p.m. Dec. 25, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

She was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Kent to Mark and Anna Novak Babarick. On Aug. 28, 1954, she married Samuel D. Sekel, who survives.

Also surviving is a son, Stephen Sekel, Santa Rosa, Calif.; a daughter, Susan (Leon) Skowronski, Strongsville; a brother, Daniel Babarick, Kent; and two grandchildren.

She graduated in 1947 from Roosevelt High School, Kent, and attended Kent State University. She was a homemaker, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, and a member of the St. Marys Shakespeare Club. She volunteered for several years with the Auglaize County American Red Cross.

Calling is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, and 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Bissler & Son Funeral Home, Kent.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kent, the Rev. Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent.

Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.