Patricia A. Garbrandt

Patricia Ann Garbrandt, 76, of Uhrichsville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born November 12, 1943 in Dennison, she was the last surviving child of the late Charles Robert and Vesta Evelyn “Becky” (Vasbinder) Polen.

A lifelong area resident, Pat was a 1961 graduate of Dennison High School. On February 23, 1963, she married Russell Michael “Mike” Garbrandt with whom she enjoyed very nearly 45 years of marriage until his passing on February 18, 2008. They are survived by a daughter, Becky (David) Dixon; grandchildren, Courtney (Jesse) Pipher, Mackenzie (significant other, Caleb Pace), Joanna Walker, and Harley and Kaylee Bosetti; 2 great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews, including Joseph Polen who was like a son, Cathy (Bill) Tinor, Robert Tinor, Michael Tinor, and Rylan Tinor. Pat is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Rose Cox and Jeannine Polen. In addition to her husband, Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Polen and Charles Robert “Bob” Polen, and sisters, Audrey Polen and Sara “Sally” Graser.

Pat devoted her life to her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She took great joy in caring for them and especially treasured the time that she spent with her grandchildren who were the light of her life. She was also a loving owner to the many dogs and cats she had throughout her life. In her later years, she also enjoyed playing computer games on her tablet.

In keeping with Pat’s wishes, cremation is planned without a pubic visitation or service. She will be interred beside her beloved husband in Uhrichsville’s Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions honoring Patricia’s memory may be made to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, 1432 Tall Timber Rd. N.E., New Philadelphia, OH  44663.