Patricia Helen Patchen, 73, died on Friday, June 16, 2006 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Warren, PA. to Harold Earl & Pauline Augusta (Smedley) Patchen, who preceded her in death. Patricia was a production manager for the Field & Stream Magazine. She was an avid reader, loved nature and traveling. Survivors include, a sister Beth Haines of Lima, Ohio; a brother William (Karen Kaufmann) of Ithaca, NY; a sister Phyliss (Blaine) Whitehill of California and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.