HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – Jeffrey A. Patten, 60, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Jeff was born on July 24, 1963, in Erie, a son of Glen and Marion (Olzack) Patten.

He was a 1981 graduate of Northwestern High School, Albion, Pennsylvania.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in forest science from Penn State University, where he was a member of Tau Phi Delta, the forestry fraternity.

A forester, he worked 25 years for Clear Lake Lumber Inc, Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, and completed the remainder of his career with Springfield Hardwood Products, Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Jeff was of the Christian faith. Throughout his life, he supported his faith by volunteering for church events and playing church league softball.

He was a member of the Society of American Foresters and the Lake Erie Boat Club, Conneaut, Ohio.

Jeff was a supportive father, who was passionate about raising his three sons. He coached Little League baseball and devotedly followed and supported them in all their high school sports.

An avid outdoorsman, he was a hunting and fishing enthusiast. He also liked to ride his bike and was considered a “weekend barbecue griller.”

He is survived by his wife, the former Christina Mattis, whom he married on May 9, 2020; three sons, Colin (Kelsi) Patten, Neshannock, Pennsylvania, Luke (Annika) Patten, Denver, Colorado, and Nathan (Taylor) Patten, Fairfax, Virginia; his two grandchildren, Porter and Chandler; his parents, Glen and Marion Patten, North Kingsville, Ohio; brother, Brian (Lori) Patten, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania and a nephew and niece, Cale and Dara.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Attn Rural and Community Forestry, 400 Market Street, sixth Floor, Harrisburg, Pennylvania 17105, or the charity of their choice.

Calling hours will be 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday July 27, 2024 in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State Street, Sharon. A funeral service will be held immediately after in the funeral home.

To send flowers to the family of Jeffrey A. Patten, please visit the floral store.

A television tribute will air Monday, July 22 at the following approximate times: 7:10 a.m. on FOX, 12:22 p.m. on WKBN, 5:08 p.m. on MyYTV and 7:27 p.m. on WYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.