Patricia Ruth (Howell) Gallagher, 92, of North Huntingdon (Hahntown), passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in her home. Patricia was born on July 9, 1932, in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Virginia E. (Dysard) Howell. Patricia was a talented seamstress and homemaker for her family. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gallagher; her granddaughter, Tricia Giordano; and her sister, Mary Ann Freed. Patricia is survived by her children, Michael Gallagher (Margie), Peggy Nixon (the late Bill), Cathryn Ott (Joseph Jr.), and Carolyn J. Brigode (John); her grandchildren, Erin Leydig (Eric), Christine Naples (Darrin), Jackie Butler (Rich), Melissa Johnson (Justin), Joseph Ott, III (Mary Ann), and Stephen Giordano (Lisa); 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Catherine Root and Jean Luzier; and a brother, Bob Howell. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 10 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, 724-863-8900, with Rev. Robert J. Marks officiating. Entombment of her urn will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank, 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626. To leave a condolence or to get directions, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.