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Patton Russell Annegan, 76, beloved husband of 51 years, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Oct. 4, 2024. He fought a long, difficult battle with cancer and the aftereffects of this treatment.
Patton was born in Clearfield County on April 17, 1948, the son of Frank and Vadna Annegan. He spent his childhood years in Grampian, Pa.
His family relocated to Mill Hall and Patton graduated from Bald Eagle Nittany High School, Class of 1966. He attended IUP University, Lock Haven University and graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.
Patton married Siri Kessinger on March 31, 1973. Together they raised three children, residing in Carlisle, Loganton and ultimately Fairview, Pa., for 38 years.
Patton was known for his sense of humor and his kind demeanor. He was a history buff and delighted in sharing trivia. He would share information that seemed so ridiculous, but much of the time, it turned out to be factual.
He loved to sing songs and change the words to be silly. His grandchildren loved his redo of "You're in the Jailhouse Now!" He introduced his grandchildren to the Beatles. They enjoyed singing "We All Live in a Yellow Submarine." He dedicated his version of Lloyd Price's "She's Got Personality" to his granddaughter, Catherine.
Pat looked forward to traveling to Pittsburgh and Charlotte to watch his grandchildren participate in hockey, gymnastics, soccer, softball, baseball and dance.
Pat's passions were old movies (TMC was a favorite channel), sports and coaching. He was an avid fan of Penn State football and wrestling, the Steelers and the Pirates. The best years of his life were when he coached F.L.A.G. and Legion baseball during the years in which his own sons played baseball. He was a positive role model and made an impact on the youth in the Fairview and Girard communities.
He was a fun grandfather who was known as "Grandad" to the oldest grandchild, "YaYa" to the oldest granddaughter and "Pop" to all the other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Patton was preceded in death by his father, Frank Annegan (1965); mother, Vadna Annegan (2002); sister, Darla Woodel (2022); and brother, Michael Annegan (2020).
Patton is survived by his daughter, Amy Arce Rivera (Jorge William), of Fairview; and sons, Matthew Annegan (Heather), of Pittsburgh, and Ryan Annegan (Jessica), of Charlotte, N.C.
Pat will be missed by his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Anthony Maldonado, Catherine Arce, Monte Annegan, Kayla Annegan, Griffin Annegan, Jane Annegan, Thomas Annegan, Jack Annegan, Alivia Maldonado and Anderson Maldonado.
Patton is also survived by his son, Dennis Probst (Kristen), of Renovo, and their children, Adam Probst, Jane Probst Swain, Jacob T. Probst, Aaron Probst, Adelle Leiter and Jacob Leiter; and seven grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4264 Avonia Road, Fairview, on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Receiving to begin at 11 a.m., service at 12 p.m., followed by a luncheon.
An inurnment ceremony will take place at the Hays-Fearon-Bossert Cemetery in Beech Creek, Pa., at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St., Girard.
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