Surviving are two siblings: Annette M. Baker (Brian) and David A. Bidoli, both of Altoona; and many nieces and nephews.

Patty was a 1967 graduate of Altoona Area High School. She retired in 1997 from Mercy Hospital as a registration clerk. She enjoyed bingo and ticket tournaments and loved traveling. She had a special affection for her adopted loving cats, LuLu and Sweet Boy, who were previously show cats.

Friends will be received from 9:30 until the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Santella Funeral Home. Committal will be at Calvary Mausoleum.