Priscilla “Patty” Jean Gibbons, 90 – Ellwood City, PA news

Priscilla “Patty” Jean Gibbons, 90 – Ellwood City, PA news

Mrs. Priscilla “Patty” Jean Gibbons, 90, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30th, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Gibbons was born in Ellwood City on February 26th, 1936 to the late Peter and Bessie (Onada) Boy. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and later graduated from the Felix Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. Patty started her career working at her mothers beauty shop, Bessie Boy’s Beauty Salon, as a beautician, then she worked for Dr. Joseph Painter in Ellwood City as a secretary, followed by working at St. Francis Hospital and then at the Avalon Nursing Home both in New Castle as a administrative Secretary in the skilled nursing unit. She is a long time member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Patty was a coach of her daughters slow-pitch softball team “McElwains”. She enjoyed having card club with her sister, cousins, and friends. Patty mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and 3 granddaughters. She is survived by her husband Thomas Gibbons whom she married on May 12th, 1962, daughters Laura (Jeff) Ketterer of Ellwood City, Dana Gibbons and Leigh Ann Gibbons (Raumar Hernandez) both of Miami, Florida, grandchildren Morganne (Tyler) Miller, Karington Ketterer, and Isabella Hernandez, and great-granddaughter Scottie Jean Miller, Patty’s name sake. She is also survived by her sister Mary Ann Portugallo, and her brother Pete Boy both of Ellwood City, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Gracie. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother-in-law Nathan Portugallo. A Celebration of Patty’s life will be held at a later date. The cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. Inurnment will be at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.