Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jan 22, 1948 – Dec 27, 2019 (Age 71)
Patty Jo Flyte, 71, of Bangor, PA passed away Tuesday, December 24th, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA.
Patty Jo was born in Easton, PA on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Quintus and Averil (Miller) Rotzell.
Patty Jo was employed as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Chandler Estates in Plainfield Twp., PA until retiring. After retirement, she continued to work as a private home caregiver in the slate belt area. She was a 1965 graduate of Easton High School. She enjoyed spending time at the Slate Belt Senior Center and going to local dances and summer concerts with all her friends.
She was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church in Bangor, PA.
Patty Jo is survived by a daughter, Cathy Tocket, wife of Seann, a son, Clayton T Flyte, husband of Stacey, two brothers, Greg Rotzell, husband of Pinky, and Chris Rotzell, husband of Melody, four grandchildren; Kayla, and Haley Flyte, Brett Tocket, and Makenna Tocket-LaRose, wife of David, 2 great-grandchildren: Mason and Chase LaRose. Sister-in-law Rebecca Lessig and best friend Mabel Eckley, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Quentin Rotzell.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at the Cross Road Baptist Church, 201 S. 2nd Street, Bangor, PA, with Rev. Jay VanHorn officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 - 11 am on Friday, January,3rd at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Bangor, PA. Please visit gaffneyparsons.com to view a full obituary and to offer online condolences.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice - Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
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My deepest condolences to Pattys family. I had the pleasure of knowing her from Country Meadows and also took care of her Mom, Averil while she was with us. Rest In Peace Patty,
Joanne McMahon
January 10, 2020
Deepest condolences to Clay and the entire Flyte family.
Lee Predmore
December 30, 2019 | Bethlehem, PA
Our deepest condolences to Pattys family. She blessed us all with her friendship and kindness throughout the years. May she Rest In Peace.
Mabel Eckley & The Entire Eckley Family
December 29, 2019 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Cathy & Family......So very sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength, comfort & peace.
Irene Duvo
December 29, 2019 | Houston, TX
Our condolences to Patty Jo's Family. Goodbye Classmate, see you later.
Sandra L Barnes(Pearce)
Sandra L Barnes
December 28, 2019 | Colorado Springs, CO
May I extend my most heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Patty. She was a fine lady with a pleasant personality. She always had a warm smile, and will surely be missed.
Marie Duvo
December 28, 2019
Rest in Peace sweet Patty Jo! We Love You and will so be missed in this house!!!! ❤❤
Chris & Melody Rotzell
December 27, 2019 | Bangor, PA | Brother
To Patty's Family and Friends,
So sorry to hear that Pat passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman. I met Pat at the Easton Singles Dance a couple years ago. She was always out on the dance floor. God has gained another Angel. RIP Pat.
Alice Peters
December 27, 2019 | Wind Gap, PA | Friend
So sorry to hear of Patty Jo's passing...she was always smiling, loved to dance and she had lots of friends. She will be missed....condolences to her family...
Jan Jones
December 27, 2019 | Bangor | Friend