Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Hamel

April 2, 1936 - January 26, 2017

Patricia “Pat” E. Hamel, 80, of Johnstown NY passed away on January 25th 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was of the Presbyterian faith and a longtime devout member of First Presbyterian Church, in Johnstown. She was born on April 2nd, 1936 to the late Howard C. Hunter and Eugenie A. Meyers in Hope, New York. Pat was united in marriage to William A. Hamel Sr. on Nov., 13th, 1954, until his passing in 1997. She was a secretary at First Presbyterian Church, in Johnstown for 30 years. Pat made her family and her church her life. Pat leaves behind her loving children, Cheryl A. Lynch and her husband Frank Nowitzki, William A Hamel Jr. and his wife Holly, Patti E. Hamel and Robert J Hamel and his significant other, Donna Thomas and a brother, Michael “Mike” Hunter. She also leaves behind 14 beloved grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, granddaughter Krystena Savaria and great granddaughter Lauren Kilburn; who loved her and helped take care of Pat. She was predeceased by not only her husband and parents but also a sister, Barbara Johnson. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church, 37 S. Market St., Johnstown, NY 12095, at 11:30 AM. Those wishing to remember Pat in a special way can make donations in her memory made out to: Krystena Savaria, to help in setting up a fund to continue Pat’s selfless legacy. Online condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com