Patricia L. ‘Patty’ Hicks

On Nov. 24, 1979, at Williamsburg Church of God, she married her husband of over 41 years, Marvin E. Hicks. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2020.

She is survived by three children: Jennifer Hoffman (Alexandria Pasley) of Williamsburg, Nathan Hicks (Kelli Hammel) of Canoe Creek and Julian Hicks (Shannon Ross) of Clappertown; seven grandchildren: Amber Hoffman, Dennis Hammel, Emily Hammel, Kevin Hammel, Elena Bryan, Oliver Pasley and Bentley Allen; seven siblings: Carol Hanlon of Hollidaysburg; Sister Paula Drass of Pittsburgh; Judy Crawford and husband, Raymond, of Hollidaysburg; Jackie Sciotto in Utah; Marcy Gentry, widow of Tom, of Blue Knob; Sandy White of Hollidaysburg; and Tony Drass and wife, Terry, of Hollidaysburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Renae Bingham, and husband, Charles, of Williamsburg.

Patricia was a 1974 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School in Altoona.

She worked as a paraprofessional at IU8 at Williamsburg Community School District for 19 years, and briefly for the Foot of Ten Elementary School.

Patricia enjoyed watching the wildlife around her home, especially the birds and the deer, and cared for many pets throughout the years.

She was well known for her vast display of house plants and her love of sunflowers.

Patty loved being with her family, most importantly her grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg, with Sister Paula Drass officiating. Private interment will be at Oreminea Cemetery.

Those wishing may make contributions in Patricia’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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