Arlene Patricia "Patty" Rubincan

Arlene Patricia "Patty" Rubincan, 63, of Nottingham, formerly of Coatesville, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 10, 2011. She was beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Rubincan, Jr. who died in May of 2010. Born in Vineland, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anthony W. and Mary Etta Knorr Gay. An area resident most of her life, she was a graduate of the West Chester University. She was employed for 20 years by the Coatesville Area School District as a teacher and administrator in special education. She will be fondly remembered by her students as a dedicated teacher and supporter. Patty was a member of the Wrightsdale Baptist Church and also the Cornerstone Fellowship of Wagontown.





She is survived by three children: Dawn M. wife of Bryant Miller of Downingtown, Shannon L., wife of Ethan Bicking of Coatesville, and Anthony W. Rubincan and wife Audrey, of Honey Brook; eleven grandchildren and two siblings; Peg, wife of Bobby Baxter of Coatesville and Gary Gay and wife Judy of West Virginia.  She was preceded in death by a son Joseph L. Rubincan, III.



Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 12 noon from the Wrightsdale Baptist Church, 310 Little Britain Rd S., Peach Bottom, PA 17563 with visitation at the Church from 11:00 am to 12 noon.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patty's memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.



Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com