Ronald T Patz

Ronald T. Patz, 81, of Brackenridge, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 unexpectedly in the emergency room at the Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born Nov. 6, 1934, in Tarentum to the late George and Rose (Dahm) Patz. Mr. Patz lived his entire life in Brackenridge and was press operator 47 years at General Press in Natrona Heights. Ronald was a veteran of the Army and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. He was a member of Bull Creek Rod and Gun Club, and the Classic Cruises Car Club, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ronald graduated from New Kensington Vo-Tech. Survivors include his children, David A. (Renee) Patz, Allegheny Township, Sharon M. (William) Horn Sr., Bloomfield Township; his grandchildren, William Horn Jr., and Elizabeth Horn, of Bloomfield Township, and Jennifer (Ryan) Goehring, of Canonsburg; and great-grandchildren, Wesley Horn and Kensi Goehring. Besides his parents, Mr. Patz was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene A. (Stobert) Patz, in 2005; his twin brother; and a sister, Elizabeth Toward. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, PA 15084, where a blessing service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, with the Rev. Wesley M. Mash officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.The family suggests contributions to Blessed Sacrament Church, the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association . Visit: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com.