Patricia Jean (Gass) Arabia

Patricia Jean Arabia (nee Gass) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Patricia was born on July 30, 1930, in New Kensington, PA to the late George and Eleanor (Peg) Gass. She married the love of her life, Joseph Arabia, on January 28, 1950, and they settled in Akron Ohio. Pat was a devoted mother of two. She worked at the Diamond Crystal Salt Credit Union for 16 years. Pat was a longtime member of the Park United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed vacationing with her family and their friends, the Elliotts, bowling with her friends, gardening, and even learning to play golf. Pat and Joe would travel to Las Vegas to meet her brother and sister-in-law, numerous times.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her brothers George (Bev) & Robert (Patti) Gass. She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Joseph; children Kathy (Frank) Archual and Jay (Terri) Arabia; grandchildren Eric Archual, Lori (Nick) Korora, Kelly (Michael) Futrell, Carlisa (Matt) Padak and Cody (Chelsea) Arabia; great-grandchildren Haley, Lucas, Caden, Cami, Lane, Sutton, and Shea; and half-sister Jaylene.
Private services will be held. Donations may be made to the Park UMC, 2308 24th Street SW, Akron OH 44314. (anthonyfh.com)