Patricia Joanne Stewart Bonnell
Patricia Joanne Stewart Bonnell, 89, of Washington, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Premiere Washington County Health Center. She was born December 16, 1933, in Maidsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Donald T. and Edith E. Fluharty Stewart.
She was a 1952 graduate of Carmichaels High School, and then went on to Penn Commercial Business School in Washington to earn an Associate’s Degree in Business.
She worked at Jessop Steel Company as a payroll clerk.
Patricia won many ribbons at the Washington County Fair for her embroidery. She loved to sew and was very crafty. She made baby blankets for family, as well as prom dresses and other cherished items.
On May 18, 1957, she married Aaron C. Bonnell, who is deceased.
She is survived by two daughters, Diana (Robert) Rush of Dilworth, Minn., Errin (Danny) Richmond of Norcross, Ga.; five granddaughters, Danielle (Cory) Slesh, Lisa Porter, Leslie Aviles, Ashley Strickland, Heather Richmond; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Stewart; four sisters, Margaret (the late Jim) Vargo, Katherine (Steve) Legat, Edith (the late Ron) Coleman, Sandy Nowak; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are two brothers, Clark and Russell Rudolph; as well as a great-granddaughter, Brianna Phillips.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 26, in Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, with the Rev. Steven Parkhill officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens.
A guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com.