Patricia Louise Leathers

Patricia Louise Leathers, 78, of Ridge Township, Van Wert County, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Thomas I. and Ocie M. (Bolenbaugh) Miller. On August 12, 1956, she was united in marriage with David A. Leathers, who preceded her in death on October 19, 1988.

Mrs. Leathers was a homemaker and a Farm Bureau Council member. She was also a member of the former Ridge United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Brian E. (Mary Jane) Leathers and Stuart W. Leathers, both of Van Wert; two grandsons, David R. and Stephen T. Leathers, both of Van Wert; and a sister, Elsie M. (Jack) Stahr of Van Wert.

A brother, Max I. Miller, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery near Middle Point.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Friday, October 28, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: American Heart Association.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or emailed to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.