L. Lorraine Patterson, 93, of Chippewa Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Heritage Valley-Beaver.

Born November 27, 1932, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Steiner) Hargett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Donald "Dugan" Patterson; two brothers, Marshall and Capt. David Hargett; and a grandson, Cameron McGowan.

She is survived by her children, Doug and JoAnn Patterson and Cathy and Dennis Peoples; four grandchildren, Travis McCowan, Derek and Shelly Patterson, Amber and Brad Andrews, and Krystle Mitchem; nine great-grandchildren, Seth Oliver, Naomi McGowan, Malia and Rayna Patterson, Sydney and Liberty Andrews, and Harper and Rylee Mitchem; a step-granddaughter, Kaylee Boring; and two sisters-in-law, Mary M. Hargett and Mary E. Hargett.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17 ^th at 11am at the Chippewa Alliance Church- 3629 37 ^th St. Ext., Beaver Falls PA 15010.

The family requests that contributions be made in her name to St. Jude's Research Hospital-501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.