A. Patricia Behanna

A. Patricia Sholtis Behanna, 97, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born in Rostraver Township on February 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Huhra) Sholtis.

Patsy graduated from Rostraver High School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of Rostraver Township. She retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Works in Connellsville.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Justin (Michelle) Rossell of Irwin, Rachael Shields of West Newton, Jared Rossell of Rostraver and Colleen Rossell of Burlington, VT; great grandson, Jackson Rossell; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Behanna; son, Timothy D. Rossell; four sisters, Anna Toman, Mary Balko, Helen Dombrosky and Florence Shimchick; and two brothers, George Sholtis Jr. and Bernard Sholtis.

Friends will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Roselo Melloria officiating. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery.