Patricia A. Sample, 73, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born September 7, 1950, in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph and Jeanie (O'Byrne) Friend. Patricia was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, Natrona Heights. Patricia enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 48 years. Fred Sample, children Jeanie (Ryan) McNamara, of Penn Twp., Matthew Sample, of Ft. Lauderdale FL., Christopher Sample, of Millvale and Patrick Sample, of Natrona Heights, grandchildren, Shaeleigh Sample and Declan McNamara. In addition to her parents Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph Friend and Raymond Friend.

Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where a parting prayer service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Freeport. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.