Patricia L. Rickabaugh, age 94, resident of Embassy of Woodland Park of Orbisonia, PA, passed on to her Heavenly home on July 26, 2026. She was a woman of faith, a loving Mother of 5, a proud Grandmother to 19, and a Great Grandma to 48. She walked closely with her Lord and Savior throughout her life and poured her heart into her family.

Patricia was born on September 30, 1931 in Altoona, PA. She was the daughter of Thomas and Ivalou Welsh. Her siblings include Shannon Wise (deceased), and Donna Hill. Pat married Clair C. Rickabaugh on June 10, 1950, and was happily married for 54 years where they resided in Todd, PA. Clair passed on in 2004 and shortly after Pat moved to Shippensburg, PA. She then moved to Embassy of Woodland in 2024.

Patricia is survived by her children, Vicky (Gilson) Mentzer, Chris (Sharon) Rickabaugh, T. Kevin (Anita) Rickabaugh, Kathy (Craig) Cresswell, and David (Cindy) Rickabaugh.

A Celebration of Life will be held August 15, 2026, at 11:00 am at Shippensburg First Church of God/Crossroad Station, 121 East King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Shippensburg First Church of God at the above address, or to Family of Hospice, 20 Sheraton Dr, Altoona, PA 16601.