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Patricia M. (Dillon) McElhoes, 77 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. She was born May 2, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Charles Dillon and Mary (Didion) Dillon. Patricia had worked many years in accounting at Derry Westinghouse and retired from X-Coal. She loved painting and taught a painting class at Chestnut Ridge Senior Center.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Patrick McElhoes, Blairsville, PA; siblings: Linda Sterley, Indiana, PA, Ronald Dillon & wife, Bev, Blairsville, PA, Teresa Lowman & husband, Ronald, Blairsville, PA, Donna Crawford & husband, Richard, Blairsville, PA and Matthew Dillon, OK; also numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great great nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Debra Lyons and Pamela Busler.
The family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home & Monument Company, 25 W. Market St. Blairsville, PA 15717 on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 4-7 PM. A funeral service will be held at 7 PM with Pastor Tina Barkley officiating.
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