She was born November 17, 1946 in East Finley, a daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Temple Kahlbaugh.
At one time Patty worked as a nurse’s aide at Advanced Personal Care Home.
She was Christian by faith.
Patty was a very loving and giving person to everyone. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. She enjoyed collecting all kinds of apple décor, flowers, crocheting and puzzles.
On March 13, 1967 she married Ronald R. Shipley, who survives.
Also surviving are five children, Ronald (Chris Bailey) Shipley of Waynesburg, Mary (Michael Myers) Shipley of Clarksville, James (Chandler) Shipley of Warner Robins, GA, Lesley (Missy) Shipley of Waynesburg, and Richard (Kitty) Shipley of Bobtown; 11 grandchildren, Jeremy, Tyra, Hailey, Kehl, Danyelle, James, Lisa, Lesley, Jovi, Grace and Palmer; five great grandchildren, Talon, Troy, Adrian, Addison and Connor; a brother, Bill Kahlbaugh of Girard; and a sister, Linda Reed of Buckhannon, WV.
Deceased are two sisters, Louise Shipley and Sandra Beckner.
Arrangements are private and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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