Thelma Catherine "Pat" Bryington, 93, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all, of Gifford, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born November 5, 1920 in St. Mary's she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Beatrice (Baumgratz) Loichinger.
She was raised in Kane and attended Kane High School and worked at the Kane Shirt Factory.
On February 2, 1946 at St. Callistus Church in Kane she married Harry A. Bryington, who died on August 12, 1975.
After WWII she moved to Gifford and raised her family like the TV show Leave it to Beaver. She was a great cook, and appreciated her neighbors for all they have done for her over the last few years. She loved her Lord as well as the town of Gifford.
She was employed as a seamstress at Jaguar Manufacturing from the age of 54 until she retired at the age of 70.
She was the treasurer and last living member of the Mt. Alton Rosary Alter Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Bonita (Gary A.) Leet, of Gifford, Pamela (Rick) Elliott-Burdick, of Black Creek NY, one son, Clifford J. "Kip" Bryington, of Bradford, one sister, Mildred Schodt, of Erie, 7 grandchildren Gary C. (Tina) Leet, Patti Ann (Emery) Lewis, April (Andy) Fisher, Cindy Bryington, Michael Elliott, Jacqulene Elliott, Bradley (Samantha) Leet, 4 step grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter in law Connie Bryington, one grandson Harry James Bryington and one infant brother Robert Loichinger.
Family will be receiving friends Tuesday April 15, 2014 from 3-5pm & 7-9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. South Ave., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Oakmont Cemetery in Ridgeway.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department, the SPCA or the charity of the donors choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com