OBIT: Patricia M. (Burkett) HEGADUS, 2008, formerly of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http: //www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- HEGADUS, Patricia M. (Burkett) 10/11/08 Daily American Patricia M. (Burkett) Hegadus, 68, Tidioute, formerly of Ralphton, died Oct. 9, 2008, at her home. Born Jan. 1, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of James E. Sr. and Margaret M. (Ondrejcak) Burkett. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, James E. Burkett Jr. Survived by husband of 50 years, Joseph Hegadus Sr.; children, Christina Hegadus, Somerset Pike, Boswell; Joseph Jr., married to the former Janet Blucas, Ralphton; Susan, married to Joseph Yoder, Boswell; Paulette, married to Brian Borosky, Boswell; Pamela Hegadus and fiancˇe, Dwaine Yeckley, Westmont; and Angela, married to Robert Sloan, Boswell; grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Michael, Valerie, Aaron, Paul, Brett, Sean, Abby and Sarah; great-granddaughter, Olivia Rose; sisters, Betty, married to Raymond Kist, Johnstown; and Donna, married to John Fitzgerald, Irvine; brother, Richard Burkett, Tidioute; son-in-law, Bill Bowman, Jenner Crossroads; and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1957 graduate of Johnstown High School. Personal caregiver in home health care. Member of former St. John's Catholic Church, Acosta. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and watching animals in her backyard. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main Street, Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held 3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Chapel, Acosta. The Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM Conv. celebrant. Committal Grandview Cemetery. Donations in Pat's memory may be sent to Hospice of Warren County, P.O. Box 68, Warren, PA 16365.