Patricia A. Gatens

Patricia A. (Mahala) Gatens, age 50, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, February 9, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa.

Mrs. Gatens was employed by Jamesway as a lay away assoc until closing and was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church.

She was raised by her aunt Margaret Gillum Marzullo after her mom died.

She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School Class of 1973 and
attended Central Penn Business School in Harrisburg.
She was also a member of the B.P.W.

She was the daughter of the late Michael Mahala and the late Wilma Mae Gillum Mahala.

She is also survived by her husband James Gatens of 27 years.

Two Daughters
Melissa L. Gatens at home and
Elena W. Gatens also at home

One Son,
Son-Jeremy M Gatens of Harrisburg, Pa.

Many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Michael Mahala Jr who died in June of 2005.

Calling Hours: Monday (2-13-2006) from 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home.

Funeral Services: Tuesday (2-14-2006) at 10 am from the funeral home with the Rev. William Durney officiating.

Interment will be at Odd Fellows in Tamaqua, Pa.

Memorials: The Arthritis Foundation

Flowers may be delivered to the funeral home Monday from 9am - 3 pm.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths & Robert C. Reeser Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..