Patricia J Brody

Patricia J Brody, 87, of East Butler, passed away at Concordia at the Orchard on December 14, 2024. She had been under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice since August. Born in Donegal Township, August 6, 1937, Pat was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mary M. (Vanderlin) lman. She grew up on Medical Center Road in Chicora and was a 1955 graduate of Karns City High School, after graduation, Pat worked at the former Troutman’s Department Store and then Magnetics in East Butler. While employed at Magnetics, she met her husband, Henry F. Brody Jr. They were married June 4, 1960 at St. Joseph Church, North Oakland. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together until Henry’s passing on August 7, 2019. Upon getting married, Pat became a homemaker focusing on her family. She enjoyed crocheting beautiful afghans and baking cookies. Faith and family were important to her. She will be remembered as a humble, prayerful woman. She was a member of All Saints Parish in Butler. ln her later years, Pat enjoyed praying, going for car rides, working on jigsaw puzzles, looking at family photos and eating her favorite candy – peanut butter meltaways. Pat is survived by her daughters Patricia Michele Brody of East Butler who took care of her, Linda (Dr Francesco) Turco of Kittanning. Grandsons – Dr. Nathan Turco of Greensburg, Dr. Neil (Rachael) Turco of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Nicholas (Kyra)Turco of Cary, North Carolina, and Nolan Turco of Monroeville. Great-grandchildren – Alexander Malloy, Elsie, Henry, Evelyn and Baby Turco due March 2025. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Conerty of Chicora along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister Anna Mae lman. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Pat’s caregivers which allowed her to remain living at home until September along with the staff of Concordia at the Orchard for their compassionate care these last few months.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am Wednesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North McKean St. Butler. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hemphill Cemetery in Chicora. Arrangements entrusted to the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA 16001.