Carben

Patricia L. Carben, 70, of Butler, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.

She was born in Butler, on Oct. 10, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (McQuistion) Fry.

Patricia graduated from Butler High School Class of 1972.

She was a homemaker for most of her life, but had a few part-time jobs throughout the years.

Patricia was Catholic by faith and attended St. Wendelin Church in Carbon Center. She was a Sunday school teacher for a number of years.

Patricia enjoyed doing crafts, quilting, baking and spending time with family.

She was the wife of Joseph Carben for 49 years, since their marriage on May 19, 1973; mother of Stephanie (George) Traister and Michael (Julie) Carben; sister of Sandi Chiancone and Thomas Fry; grandmother of Kaitlyn Kline, Kendra Kline, Caleb Carben, Gabriel Carben, Chyeanne Traister and Alex Traister; and great-grandmother of Tieman Campbell.

She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Patricia was preceded in death by a baby girl; her brothers, Bruce Fry and Charles “Charlie” Fry Jr.; and her sister, Barbara DeSantis.

CARBEN — There will be no public viewing for Patricia L. Carben, who died Saturday, June 18, 2022.

A celebration of life and Mass of Christian burial will be scheduled at a later date.

All arrangements are through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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