Patty Lyn Harvey

Patty Lyn Harvey RN (nee Kennedy), 68, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2026 with her husband Paul at her side, after a long hard battle with dementia, a terrible devastating disease.

Patty and Paul celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on October 17 at their West Virginia cabin. Patty was the youngest of four children, born in Akron on February 14, 1958 and was raised in Manchester, where she graduated in 1976.

She was preceded in death by her parents Reba and Herman Kennedy; brother Don; and brother-in-law George Hiffner. Patty leaves behind her husband Paul Harvey; sisters Wanda Marich and Brenda Hiffner; brother David (Shane) Kennedy; brother-in-law Fred Marich; nieces Angie Vickers and Jayna Hiffner; nephews Nicholas Marich, Jason Hiffner, Nathan Kennedy and Caleb Kennedy; and many great nieces and nephews.

Although no children of her own, she was “Aunt Patty” to all the kids who loved her dearly, showering them with affection and goodies. She loved the water, Lake Erie, Port Clinton and their Alaskan cruise. Her and Paul made a trip out West in their motor home. She helped Paul construct and build two cabins, one in Southern Ohio and one on a West Virginia mountain. Her favorite color was blue, favorite music was country and favorite pastime was cooking and baking. She loved watching the Hallmark Channel and feeding the geese on their property. Patty loved her fur babies and had many cats throughout her lifetime. A shopper at heart, she was fond of eating out for breakfast and Mexican for lunch. She was kindhearted and funny and arranged many Halloween parties, for those who attended, no one will ever forget !

Patty worked many jobs before she decided to attend college and become a nurse. High school did not prepare her for college and she fought through all those bridge and prep courses culminating in graduating with a B.S. in nursing, then becoming an RN. Prior to her working in administration, she was a floor nurse spending much time in oncology. She was once asked, why oncology, why not pediatrics ? She responded, if not me, then who. Patty’s gift to others was kindness. God will remember that and will welcome her into His house. With a good heart and a kind soul, she touched others with her infectious laugh and humble personality. Patty was liked by all and loved by many. She will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

The family wishes to thank Summa Hospice for their help in Patty’s last days.

Patty’s Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton. Deacon Robin Adair, officiating. Calling Hours will be One Hour Prior to the Service. Patty will be buried at the John Pack and William Vest Cemetery in West Virginia on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summa Hospice, 1077 Gorge Blvd., Akron, OH 44310.