Patricia M. PAYNE

Patricia M. PAYNE, 80, of Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Bradford Manor. 

Born January 17, 1945, in Sedalia, MO, she was the daughter of Woodrow and Norma Murray Lentz. On August 31, 1963, in Austin, she married Jack L. Payne, who survives. A 1963 graduate of Austin High School, she was employed in the Port Allegany High School Cafeteria. She served as Port Allegany Borough Tax Collector and delivered Meals on Wheels. Patty was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church and attended Faith Church of Charity in recent years. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the PA Association of School Retirees. Patty enjoyed walking, crocheting, cooking, and spending time with family. 

Surviving besides her husband, Jack, are: three children, Jack L. (Pamela) Payne, Jr., Brian (Kathleen) Payne, and Kimberly Payne; five grandchildren, Tyler (Alex) Payne, Charles Payne, Kelsey (Ben) Osani, Chloe Payne, and Claire Payne; five great-grandchildren, Michael Payne, Eli Payne, James Payne, Luciana Payne, and Riven Osani; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a great-grandson, Taric Osani; and two sisters, Sarah J. “Sally” Moate and Ruby A. Stahl. 

Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 1:00 PM. Pastor Deborah Mallery will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany. 

Memorials may be made to Port Area Ambulance Service. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.