Patricia Holden

Patricia A. Holden 82, of Dalton and formerly of S. Abington Twp., died on Wednesday at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Richard Holden, Sr. who died in 2022.

Born June 26, 1942 in Scranton, Patricia was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (Longworth)Craven. Patricia graduated from Saint Patrick’s High School in 1960 and worked for PNC bank for many years as a teller. Patricia was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Snows Parish. 

Her children,grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She also enjoyed reading, painting,quilting, crocheting and traveling the world with her family and friends.The family would like to thank Chrissy Matter and the staff at Sinclair’s Home Health Care and Traditional Home Health for all their love and support.

Surviving is one son: Richard L. Holden Jr. and wife Lisa, of Ashburn VA; one daughter: Bonita Russelland husband Roy of Dalton, 7 Grandchildren, Nikki King, Katti Gawrys, Christopher Russell, Bridgette Hoffman, Richie Holden III, Melissa Russell and Becca Gawrys; 3 Great-grandchildren, Katti Carol,Jason, and TJ Christopher Hoffman. She is also survived by two brothers, John and Thomas Craven andone sister, Bonita McGrail.

She was preceded in death by a daughter and son in law, Mary Lou and Christopher Gawrys.

The funeral will be at 10am on Monday from Our Lady of the Snows, 301 South State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 4-6pm at the Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Service, Inc., 111 Colburn Avenue, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, www.lupus.org.

For directions, or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.Jennings-Calvey is honored to serve Richard and his family.