ASHBAUGH, Patricia C.

Published by Today's News Herald from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2024 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Patricia C. Ashbaugh, born 2/10/1940, a wonderful mother, wife, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully 7/22/2024 after a long illness. She is survived by her sons, Nicholas and John. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, her parents Nicholas & Grace Leone, and mother-in- law Sara. She is also survived by her sister Linda (Tim) Kinzer, brothers George and Nicholas (Marlene) Leone, and numerous nieces and nephews. A special shout out to her sister Linda and niece Debbie Kinzer-Wrona, who provided daily love, care & support. Pat lived a full & wonderful life! She was born in New York, moved to California with her parents as a young girl, lived in Canoga Park, Las Vegas and finally Lake Havasu City to be closer to family. She married her husband Joe in August 1959. They shared 54 years of marriage before Joe's passing in 2014. Pat loved to travel with her family, making annual camping trips to Yosemite National Park and McGrath State beach, plus cross country trips to New York, Georgia, Alaska, Europe & China. After her sons were grown, Pat worked at Marymount Jr School as the school nurse, with her dear childhood friend, Pat Yahnke, who was the school principal. Pat and Joe were very active with the West Valley YMCA, volunteering for the annual support campaign as well as working the Christmas Tree Lot each year. Pat enjoyed playing volleyball, bowling & bocci. She was strong, caring, and loving with a beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eyes! She will forever be in our hearts!