Patricia A. Studebaker

Patricia A. Studebaker, 81, formerly of Akron, passed at 6:55 a.m., Friday, Nov 11, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Indiana.

She was born on Feb. 27, 1935 in Peru, Ind. to Lawrence and Eva (Kasey) Miller.

She was a meat cutter at several area grocery locations.

She was a Peru High School graduate. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for many years. She enjoyed playing cards and loved to spend time with her family.

Surviving are Patricia’s sons Paul (Linda) Studebaker, Akron; Don (Lori) Studebaker, Warsaw; Ron (Cyndi) Studebaker, Peru; grandchildren Jennifer, Tara, Julie, Preston, Leslie, Jason, Jordan and Zane and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is Patricia’s brother Slana (Mary) Miller, Peru, and several nieces and nephews.

Patricia was preceded in death by son Phillip Steven Studebaker (2006), great granddaughter Adele J. Phillips (2011), brothers Lawrence and Glen Miller and sister Maxine Ziner.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Memorial Contributions to: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home 5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814