Patricia M. Gildea

Patricia is survived by her brother, William F. Gildea (Arlene) of Duncansville; her sister, Donna J. Gildea of Hollidaysburg; a sister-in-law, Elvie Gildea; eight nieces and nephews: Robert J. Gildea III (Alicia), Maureen Crompton (Matt), Colette Amato (John), Michele Howard (Fred), Georgette Ayers (Ernie), William F. Gildea II (Diana), Dr. Derek Gildea and Dr. Karena Lawrence (Joe); and many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert J. Gildea Jr. and Matthew E. Gildea; and many extended family members.

Pat was a 1945 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and went on to graduate from Mount Aloysius College.

She retired as the Assistant Court Administrator from the Blair County Courthouse and had previously been the Personnel Director for A&P Grocery Stores.

Pat was a lifetime member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

She had been a state parliamentarian for Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a board member of several organizations: the Altoona Hospital and Home Nursing Agency, Blair Regional YMCA, Wise Women of Blair County, the Hollidaysburg Arts Council, Civic Music, Altoona Symphony League, PA Court Management and Mid-Atlantic Court Management Organization. Pat also belonged to Soroptimist International and Business and Professional Women-Hollidaysburg. She was also a Dale Carnegie Instructor and was on the Diocesan Liturgy Committee.

Pat liked staying busy and active in her community, having been the first recipient of the Athena Leadership Award from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. She also was awarded the Prince Gallitzin Peace Cross. Patricia ultimately loved spending time with her family and friends.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, with Father Alan E. Thomas, celebrant.

Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in Pat’s memory to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; or Robert J. Gildea Sr. Scholarship Fund at Mount Aloysius College, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630-1999.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.