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Patricia Ann Barton, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born October 11, 1948 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late George W. "Slats" and Myrtle (Brubaker) Mellinger. Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela. She was a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Hospital and retired after 35 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Allen F. Barton, daughter, Laura Marie Haney of Elizabeth, son, Thomas Bickerton of Elizabeth Township, sister, Joyce (Keith) Lawrence of Fayette City, grandchildren, Rebecca Haney, Abigail Bickerton, Torie Bickerton, Matthew Bernadowski, and Joseph Martin, and a nephew, Robert Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Bobbie Jo Bickerton. Friends are welcome Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Monongahela on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10 am. Pastor Kevin Zufall and Pastor Kenneth Kirby will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Monongahela Cemetery. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135

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