Patricia Jane (Bixby) Mikita, 86, formerly of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Baldwin Health Center, Pittsburgh.

Born on August 8, 1935, in Kittanning, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Calvin and Ruby (Allshouse) Bixby.

Patricia was a nursing assistant for many years at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center.  She was a faithful member of the former St. Rose and St. Blaze Parishes.  She was a devout Catholic taught catechism and was a part of the Christian Mothers group.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of nearly 66 years, John Alexander Mikita; her daughter, Theresa Ann Mikita-Lepiane; her granddaughters, Mary Agnes Lepiane, Isabelle Lepiane, and Elizabeth Lepiane.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur and Joseph Bixby; and a grandson, Vincent Lepiane.

Friends will be received on Friday from 6-8PM at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM with Fr. John Naugle as celebrant.

Private entombment will be in Beaver Cemetery Mausoleum.