Patricia A. "Patty" Miller

Patricia A. "Patty" Miller, 61, of Latrobe, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Edward Miller and Helen Ruffner. She was retired from Latrobe Area Hospital Housekeeping Staff. She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church; co-founder of Special Days for Special Kids, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year; Relay for Life participant as a survivor; and as a hobby she enjoyed gardening. She also enjoyed going to yard sales with her special friend, Judy Bosco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry B. Miller, in 2008; and four brothers and sisters, Rita Miller, Ed Miller, Marylin Shaffer and Joseph Miller. She is survived by a son, Christopher M. Miller and his wife, Deanna, of Latrobe; a daughter, Jennifer J. Stitt and her husband, Les, of Latrobe; a grandson, Colin P. Gearhart; a brother, John G. Miller and his wife, Darlene, of Derry; a sister, Shirley Hutchinson, of Latrobe; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1543 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA 15650. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Daniel C. Mahoney, VF, pastor, as celebrant. Burial in St. Vincent Cemetery, Latrobe. Instant obituary information and updates can be found at www.facebook.com/frederickfuneralhome and www.twitter.com/frederickfhinc. To send online condolences, visit www.frederickfuneralhome.com.