West Middlesex, Pa. - Mary Patricia "Patty" Bell, West Middlesex, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Jan. 17, 2026, in the Lakes at Jefferson, Jefferson Township. She was 80.

Mrs. Bell was born June 2, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of James and Mary Rita (Hitchcock) Durkin. A 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, she later earned a bachelor's degree in education from Youngstown University.

Prior to becoming a homemaker, Patty taught at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown. She later became a loving caregiver for many of her friends' and family members' children.

Patty was an active member of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, where she taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) for many years.

An avid gardener and reader, she loved chocolate and playing cards with friends. Patty was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She adored her six grandchildren and passionately followed their many successes as well as those of the many children she cared for throughout her life.

Her beloved husband of 56 years, John N. Bell, whom she married Nov. 29, 1969, survives at home.

Patty is also survived by a son, Christopher J. Bell (Vanessa), Transfer; a daughter, Janine M. Moore (Randy), West Middlesex; a sister, Carol A. Johnson (Ed), Boardman, Ohio; six grandchildren, Piper, Nicholas, Keeley, Crystal, Christian, and Ryan; and three great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Orion, and Aubrey.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents.

BELL

Mary Patricia "Patty," 80, West Middlesex.

Calling hours: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday (1-22-26) in Church of the Good Shepherd, 3613 Sharon Road, West Middlesex.

Mass of Christian burial: Noon Thursday in the church, with Rev. Frank DiCristina as celebrant.

Interment: West Side Cemetery, South Pymatuning Township.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., Sharon.