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Patricia Blockus Obituary
Born Feb. 21, 1963, in West Pittston, she was a daughter of Mildred Sarf Barber and the late Michael Barber.
Patricia was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School and earned her B.A. from King's College. She was a paralegal for the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn for more than 20 years prior to her illness.
Patricia was devoted to her family and was most happy with any time she could spend with her granddaughter.
A sister, Diane Ranieli, preceded her in death.
Patricia will be greatly missed by her mother, Mildred; children, Katelyn Blockus, Nanticoke; and Matthew Blockus, New York City; granddaughter, Alaina Patricia Evans; sister, Michele Columbo, Arizona; brother, Michael Barber, West Pittston; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A celebration of Patricia's life will begin with a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McLaughlin's, 142 S.Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, and continue there with a gathering at 8:30 a.m. Friday followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Patricia's family at www.celebrateherlife.com.
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Marianne Anzalone
November 14, 2019
Patti you will be sadly missed. I'm so glad I visited you in Sept. you were Lisa's best friend and she loved you so much. My condolence to Katie Millie and all your family.May you rest in peace with the angles.
Marianne
Susan Sellani-Hosage
November 14, 2019
To the Barber and Blockus Families -
I was deeply saddened to read of Patti's passing. Although it's been years since I've seen her, I will always remember this besutiful, sweet girl from our neighborhood in West Pittston. Sincerest sympathy is extended to all of you.
Gloria (Anzalone) & Bob Labatch
November 14, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with Patti's family. May she rest in God's peace.
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