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Patricia Fraley Obituary

Patricia Ann Fraley

Patricia Ann Fraley, 75, of Findlay, passed away at 12:14 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence. Patricia was born in Findlay January 23, 1950, to the late Forest Elden Jr. and Lois Mary (Myers) Lutz. She married Kenneth Fraley, and they were later divorced. She is survived by a daughter, Kristie Ann Whiting of Akron; and two grandchildren, Joshua (Ashley) Whiting, Columbus and Kalah Whiting of Stow; a brother, Mike Lutz; and former son-in-law, John Whiting.

Patricia was preceded in death by a son, Scott Alan Fraley, in 2003.

Patricia graduated from Riverdale High School and immediately began her career at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Beginning as a candy stripe, Pat spent 37 years working her way up the ladder before retiring.

Patricia loved animals, her horses, and her beloved dog, Bella. She was also known to enjoy a good serving of mashed potatoes and gravy whenever it was available.

Visitation for family and friends will take place from 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Mike VanDenEynde officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Elm Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County. 4550 Fostoria Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Apr. 1, 2025.

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April 2, 2025

Mom, you will be super missed by your grandchildren and I! Love you.

Deb Guthrie-Sammet

April 1, 2025

Pat was a wonderful neighbor on Monroe Ave. when we lived there 1977-1985. Love & prayers to Kristie & family from the Guthrie family.

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