Patricia Ann "Patty" Bechtold (nee White), 69, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her residence following a long illness with family by her side. She was born February 3, 1953 in Berea and was a graduate of Columbia High School. Patty worked at Mechanical Warranty as an Administrator. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and sewing, but most importantly spending time with family. Patricia was a loving caring wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband of 48 years Ralph; daughter, Katherine (Jason) Herring; son, Jason Bechtold; grandchildren, Abigail Bechtold and Hayden Herring; sisters, Susan (Brian) Robinson, Karen Miller, and Teresa Kappele; brother, John (Zuma) White. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eileen White (nee Celaschi); brother, Danny White. Family will receive friends from 1 PM until time of service at 4 PM Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com