1944-2026
Barbara Ellen Patton age 81 a Galusha Road Brockway, PA resident, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at her residence. Born on November 10, 1944 in DuBois, PA; she was the daughter of the late Keith and Betty Lou Ward Bovaird. On May 1, 1963 she was married to Jeep E. Patton and he survives. While retiring from bus driving duties, she was still co-owner of Patton Busing she started with Jeep in 1977, and is still providing school bus services to the Brockway School District to this day. She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Brockway. One of her greatest enjoyments was attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting events. In addition to her husband Jeep, she is also survived by a daughter Suellen Patton of Brockway; sons Shawn Patton of Brockway and Shane Patton (Suzie Fremer) also of Brockway; sisters Melissa Kesterholt of Brockway and Rachel Park of DuBois; grandchildren Ashley (Curtis) Conrad, Ryan (Tiffany) Patton, Aiden Patton, Isabella Patton, Jake Wineberg and Shannon (Nick) Ciaramella. Barb is also survived by 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a daughter Shannon Patton a sister Jacque Fye and a brother Richard Bovaird. All services for Barb will be private at the convenience of her family. Burial will be in the Beechwoods Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hahne Cancer Center 100 Hospital Avenue DuBois, PA 15801 or Penn Highlands DuBois Hospice 100 Hospital Avenue DuBois, PA 15801.
