Patricia Anne Gallagher

Patricia Anne Gallagher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on December 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Irene (Rolak) Badura. Patricia spent her younger years in Ellwood City, PA and graduated from Ellwood City High School. She then attended Marygrove College, in Detroit MI studying Fine Arts, and went on to manage her husband's cardiology practice.

Patricia met the love of her life, Seamus Patrick Gallagher, and the two shared many wonderful years together before his passing on February 15, 2006. A lifelong lover of books and crossword puzzles, Patricia also found great joy in the kitchen, where she shared her love through home cooked meals.

Patricia has four grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Affectionately known as "Busha", Patricia's greatest joy was grandmother, and she took immense pride in her close bond with each of them.

Patricia is survived by her son Jeff (Kristen) Skutnick, daughter Daphne (Paul) Betley, and stepson Barry (the late Sangeeta) Gallagher and grandchildren Kelsey Skutnick, Erik (Natalie) Skutnick, Grace and Jack Betley.

Also surviving are her siblings, Judith (Bill) Burdett of Deer Lakes, PA, John (Lori) Badura, of Butler, PA , and Jerry (Vicki) Badura, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. As well as many nieces, nephews, grand

nieces, grand nephews, and one great-great grand niece. She is preceded in death by Leon Badura II, David Badura, and Susanne Thompson.

Patricia's legacy lives on in the love she gave, the family she cherished, and the quiet grace that touched everyone who knew her.



In lieu of flowers, Patricia's family asks that donations be sent to Angela Hospice in her memory, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI www.angelahospice.org

On Wednesday, July 30th, there will be a visitation from 10 -11:00am with a funeral mass immediately following at St. Mary Magdalen 2201 S Old US Hwy 23 Brighton, MI 48114.