Patricia J. Kuchenbecker's Obituary
Patricia J. Kuchenbecker, age 96 of Mantua, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Tamarack Ridge. She was born on February 4, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Leonard J and Gertrude O (Ham) Hirschman.
Patricia was a 1948 graduate of Mantua Center School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed pie baking. She was also a 2nd generation worker on the Kuchenbecker Dairy Farm. When her husband Virgil returned home from the service, the potato farm turned into a dairy farm. She enjoyed reading, cross stitch, playing cards and traveling winters to Arizona and Florida. She especially enjoyed family gatherings and grandchildren.
Patricia is preceded in death by her husband Virgil A. Kuchenbecker in 2003, son Ronald C. Kuchenbecker, grandson Steven K. Royer, and brother Leonard "Bud" Hirschman. She is survived by children Dale A. Kuchenbecker (Becky), Cheryl J. Royer (Timothy) and Jeannine K Royer (Gregory), daughter-in-law Susan P. Kuchenbecker and 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
The family wishes to extend thanks to the staff at Tamarack Ridge and Summa Hospice. No calling hours. Private family service will be held. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 18th from 1- 4:00 p.m. at the Kuchenbecker Farm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tamarack Ridge, 5113 St Rt 43, Kent Ohio 44240 or Summa Hospice, 1077 Gorge Blvd., Akron OH 44310.
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