Patricia A. Iorfida, 62, of 928 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2017 at her home.

She was born on October 17, 1954,in Johnstown, PA a daughter of the late Henry and Loretta Kruise Stegman.

On September 17, 1994 in St. Marys, she married Joseph E. Iorfida, who preceded her in death on December 26, 2015.

Patty was a graduate of Connemaugh Valley High School and member of Queen of the World Church.  She was the manager of Welcome Homes in Brockway for more than 25 years.  She enjoyed her dogs, going to camp, and working out.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
 

She is survived by two daughters Pamela (Manuel) Gerarge of St. Marys, and Michelle (David) Hetrick of Kersey, one son, Jonathan Fleming of San Jose, CA, and by 5 grandchildren, Alicia (Logan) Haberberger, Mandy (Kyle Wolfel) Gerarge, Amber Gerarge, David Hetrick and Georgia Hetrick, and by one great-grandson, Jace Haberberger.  She is also survived by four sisters, Mary Friedline of Altoona, Christina (Tom) Castellucci of Altoona, Rosemary (Kevin) Booth of Yorba Linda, CA, and Teresa Shillinger of Upland, as was as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Stegman, and by a sister, Barbara Miller.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia A. Iorfida will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA with Rev. Jeff Noble, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Humane Society,1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, 15857 or to Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Road, Falls Creek, PA 15840.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com