Patricia Leyda Hellmann 78, of Smock, PA, formerly of Clover Hill, PA passed away peacefully at her home with her beloved family by her side, Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

She was born September 16, 1941 in West Pike Run Township a daughter of the late Mike and Mary Lopushansky Molek.

Patricia was the Head Seamstress at Mon Valley Hospital for 25 years retiring in 2013.

Her love of sewing gave her much joy in making suits and uniforms along with emblems for local high schools. She also had the gift of playing drums and enjoyed playing in her family band, the Silver Stars. Patricia will always be remembered for her famous halupki and her way of playing pranks on others, along with her sense of humor and wonderful laughter.

Surviving are five children, Lorraine Leyda (Chris VanDivner), Bryan Leyda, Jim Leyda, Bill Hellmann and Pamela Hellmann; nine grandchildren, Amber (Weston), Travis, Lisa, Michael, Greg, Larry, Lance, Laura and Christopher; one great granddaughter Peyton; four sisters, Judy Stringhill, Margie Gibino, Verna Molek and Betty Miller; three brothers, Andy, Joe and Frank Molek; many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to her loving Amedysis Hospice team for their support and care.

Deceased are her first husband James "Lew" Leyda, her second husband Edward "Pappy" Hellmann; three sisters, Rose Lutes, Lil Zundel and Dolores Galamb; three brothers, Matt, Amos and John Molek.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.