Obituary of Patty Lee Thaler

Patty Lee Thaler, 84, of Bruceton Mills, WV, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a brief battle with COVID. The daughter of the late Alvin Charles Mitchell and Blanche Dessie Goodwin Mitchell, she was born February 27, 1937, in Jere, WV. Patty graduated from University High School on May 26, 1955, and married her sweetheart, Frank the next day in Oakland, MD. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Sr. of 66 years; her sons, Frank Thaler, Jr., and wife, Diana of Owosso, MI, and James A. Thaler, and wife Kimberley, of Bruceton Mills; and a daughter-in-law, Darcey Thaler of Centennial, CO; nine grandchildren: Tyler (Kristiana) Thaler of Cary, NC, Tanner (Tara) Thaler of Belle River, Ontario, Canada, Demi (Tim) Russell of Bridgeport, WV, Christian Thaler (Katlyn Kuhn) of Mannington, WV, Georgia Thaler, John Cooper Thaler and Callie Thaler of Bruceton Mills, Timothy Thaler and Jenna Thaler of Centennial, CO; two great grandchildren, Blake and Devin Thaler of Cary, NC; a sister, Betty Mitchell Rohr of Hilliard, OH; several nieces and nephews and her best friend, Nancy DiCosmo of Royal Oak, MI. Patty was preceded in death by her beloved son, John A. Thaler, September 2003, and a sister, Norma G. Mitchell, December 1959. Honoring her wishes a private gathering of family will be held Monday, October 11, 2021, followed by a private graveside ceremony at Shady Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mills. Due to the increased prevalence of the COVID virus, those in attendance are requested to wear masks and to practice social distancing. The Carl R. Spear Funeral Home of Brandonville-Bruceton Mills will be providing funeral arrangements for the family. Condolences: spearfuneralhome.net