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Patricia L. Byler, 73, formerly of Belleville, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Centre Care in Bellefonte, Pa.
Born on March 20, 1953, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Sara Jane (Fultz) Butts. On May 29, 1976, she married Richard L. Byler, who preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2022.
She is survived by her daughters, Carla Banks and husband Marvin Banks, Jr. of Rossiter, Pa. and Kelsey Toomer and husband Marcus of Pleasant Gap; five grandchildren: Brianna Baumgardner and fiancé Josh Lawson of Burnham, Alex Baumgardner of Lewistown, Cyrus Banks of Mount Union, Zaiden Banks of Rossiter, Saide Banks of Missouri, and a great-grandson, Grayson; a brother John Butts and wife Julie of Reedsville and a sister Bonnie DeArment and husband Charlie of Belleville; nieces and nephews: Hollie Ayers of Bedford, Heather Vincent and husband Dwight of Red Lion, Nicole Brubaker and husband Travis of Reedsville, Tyler Butts and wife Bek of Reedsville.
Pat graduated in 1971 from Kishacoquillas High School. She attended beauty school in Lewistown and had a salon in her home for a number of years. She also worked at Sun Home Health as a secretary for several years. She was a lifetime member of the Belleville Fire Company, where she actively volunteered and participated in their BINGO fundraisers, and a member of the Moose Lodge in Lewistown. She was a former member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday school for a number of years, and later a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. She enjoyed bowling and playing softball in her earlier years, volunteered as a girl scout leader, was an avid cookie baker and enjoyed sharing with family and friends.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 SR 655, Reedsville. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the same location. Burial will take place at the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to: Belleville Fire Company, 4231 East Main Street, Belleville, PA 17004.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 State Route 655, Reedsville, PA. Online condolences can be made at www.hendersonbohnfuneralhome.com.