March 10, 1947 – September 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Shinaberger, 78, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
She was born on March 10, 1947 in Bradford; a daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn Tobin Bundy.
She was a 1965 graduate of the Bradford Area High School and she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Science from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
On May 25, 1979 in Bradford; she married John Shinaberger who survives.
Immediately after high school Patricia began work in the inspection department of KOA Speer Electronics. After attending DuBois Business School; she did clerical work. In 1971 Patricia began at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a clerk-typist. While there she soon began studies at University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. At PennDOT she rose to manager of highway maintenance for McKean and Elk Counties, and retired in 2007 after thirty-six years of service.
Patricia frequently engaged in outdoor life. She participated in hiking, bicycling, canoeing and cross-country skiing. She also enjoyed travel, both in the US and overseas. She had held positions in local chapters of the Association of University Women and in Zonta. She was also a past president of the Allegheny Outdoor Club. Literature was a big part of her life; participating in book clubs, founding No Rules Book Club and leading the One Book Bradford project for years. She contributed to Bailey’s Beads, a University of Pittsburgh, Bradford periodical. When at home; reading and gardening were her favorite activities.
In addition to her husband, John Shinaberger of Bradford she is also survived by one step-son, Lee (Jennifer) Shinaberger of Myrtle Beach, SC; four younger sisters, Lois Allen of West Branch, MI, Barbara (Dale) Songer of Bradford, Margaret Hoak of Bradford and Mescuel (Dave) Monroe of Winchester, VA as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to her parents; she was also preceded in death by one sister, Rita Rattan and her step-father, John “Moose” Lafferty.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. with a memorial service to immediately follow at 2:00 in the funeral home with Dave Monroe, Lay Minister, officiating.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
