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Patricia J. Banks, 77, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
Patricia was born in Powell, WY, on October 15, 1948, to the late James and Norma (Noland) Banks.
Survivors include her two brothers, James and Robert Banks, three sisters, Jan Banks of Tiffin, Margaret Gosche of Bettsville and Carolyn Runion of Denver, CO, and Patty’s boyfriend, Terry Baker of Tiffin.
Patricia worked as a House Resident for the Handicap and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tiffin. She was also a 1968 graduate of Calvert High School. Her passion in life was her artwork and living most of her adult life in Texas before returning to Tiffin.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, William Banks and a sister, Susan Rodriguez.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, from 4:30 p.m., until 6:00 p.m., at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Private family burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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