Mary Ann Patterson

Mary Ann Patterson, 97 of Richeyville, PA. formerly of Coal Center, PA. passed away Thursday October 24, 2019 in Transitions Healthcare, Washington, PA.
She was born May 1, 1922 in Donora, PA. a daughter of the late David C. and Velma E. Mincks Cole.
Mary Ann was a 1940 graduate of Donora High School where she had been a member of the debate club and also a graduate of Pittsburgh Comptometer School.
Mrs. Patterson was employed many years in the accounting department for American Steel and Wire Company, Donora PA.
On August 20, 1943 Mary Ann married Voyle L. "Bud" Patterson who passed away March 25, 1998.
Mrs. Patterson was a Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Teacher for the First United Presbyterian Churches in Donora and Bentleyville and a former Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in California.
Mary Ann was a member of the Donora Woman's Rifle League which she won many medals and awards as a Sharp Shooter. She was past President of the Clover Leaf Club of Fallowfield Twp. and of the Charleroi Garden Club she also belonged to the California Senior Center and XY2 Club which she was the Travel Coordinator for 17 years.
Mrs. Patterson was an avid fly fisher and hunter and enjoyed gardening, knitting and traveling, she visited all 50 states and also Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Surviving is a sister, Vida M.C. Rogers (Bill J.) of Mission, TX; caregivers, James and Shirley Fowkes; many cousins; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Monday from 3 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday October 29, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery, Charleroi, PA. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church 303 4th St. California, PA. 15419