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Patricia “Trish” M. Batkiewicz, 51, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at her apartment in Ebensburg. She was born December 9, 1972 in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Loretta Batkiewicz. Trish was a 1990 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. She graduated from Temple University in 1995 with an accounting degree. She worked as a residential advisor at Mental Health Resources in Ebensburg. She had an infectious laugh and a love of animals. Surviving are an aunt and uncle in Ireland and several cousins both local and abroad. Committal Rites were held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Msgr. Stanley Carson celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health Resources, 129 Windy Valley Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, An Anderson Family Firm, 1222 13th Ave., Altoona. Condolences may be made at JonesFHAltoona.com.
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