Patricia Ann (Poe) Gingerich

Patricia Ann Gingerich (nee Poe), 75, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 19th, 2025 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio while surrounded by her family. She was born in Painesville, OH on September 29th, 1950 to the late Richard and Alice (Martin) Poe. Pat later married her best friend and love of her life, John A. Gingerich on March 8th, 1986.

She was a strong advocate for the welfare of children, having been a foster mother a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer in Geauga County, and providing a safe, welcoming home for children who needed a short or long-term place to stay.

Pat will be sorely missed by: her loving husband of 39 years, John; children, Amy Gingerich, Amanda (Travis) Coleman, James (Sarah Serafin) Gingerich, Cassandra Gingerich; grandchildren, Grace, Luke, Ben, and Olivia; siblings, Randy Poe, Mary Jane Behun, Kevin (Jeanette) Poe; Sandra Serwatka, and Charles Poe; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her parents and brothers, Richard, James, and Robert.  

Family and friends will be received from 4-7 PM., Friday, October 24th, 2025 at Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062. A FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 10AM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025 AT THE FUNERAL HOME officiated by Pastors Kevin Kumher and Bruce Kumher. A private interment will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat’s memory are requested to be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve at http://www.hospicewr.org, where she received the most excellent, loving care during the last days of her life.  

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