Patricia Jean Bender

Today May 13th 2026, our Lord took Patricia Jean Bender to heaven.

Pat Bender was born on the 1st of August 1936 to Lucila Marie McDonald & William Carpenter.

Pat is preceded by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Marvin Bender who passed on January 12th 2012. Pat is also preceded by her sister Jerrie Grant, and brothers Kenny, Billy and Robert Carpenter.

Pat, (mom) had an eventful childhood. While playing with her brothers and sister she managed to get run over by a car and broke bones in a box ride down a stair well. Mom was eventually put in the care of foster parents Eva and Crawford Lamero who resided in Chardon, OH.

Pat went to Chardon High School and was a thespian, cheer leader and graduated in 1955. Pat met Joe while attending Chardon High School and they ran off to elope December of 1955.

Pat and Joe had three children Mike, Gwen and Tracy.

Pat received her Beautician License in Leola, PA in 1963 and later went on to get her Beautician Teaching License. She was a Beauty Shop Owner in Leola PA and later in Saugerties, NY. Pat was also active in the Centerville Fire Company’s Women Auxiliary and served as President of the Auxiliary. Pat was also Secretary of the Business Bureau. Quilting was Pat’s passion, however. She worked with numerous Quilting Groups in NY and later in VA. So many quilts, so beautiful.

Mom was such a talent and treasure. Her love and patience was a marvel. If you ask her grandkids and they all would say she raised them with love and tenderness. Words seem so hollow at this time. Pat Bender is in a better place now, but her love will live on forever through her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Remember 4PM is wine time.

Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434) 263-4097.