Patricia "Pat" Mary Harvath

Patricia Mary Harvath (Hamilton), 90, of Kokomo, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, while surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 27, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Helen Hamilton.  On December 7, 1957, after a 5-year courtship, she married Richard “Dick” Harvath, who survives. 

Pat grew up in Chicago, attending Catholic schools through high school, and then raised a family in Thornton, IL before moving to Kokomo in 1998.  She was a homemaker and later an administrative professional at Howe Development Center and Union Carbide.  She was active in the PTA and was on the school board in Thornton.  After retiring to Kokomo to be near family, Pat and Dick spent many hours walking and hanging out at the Markland Mall with friends, lunching at local restaurants, and enjoying every possible moment with their seven grandchildren, who were the greatest joy in her life.  Pat also spent many hours crocheting afghans for her family and friends.

In addition to her husband Dick, Pat is survived by her children Alan (Marie) Harvath of Greentown, Laureen (Bruce) Welikson of Ballwin, MO, and Glenn (Lisa) Harvath of Munster, IN; grandchildren Jessica (Jesse Reiners) Welikson, Michael (Kim Mac Kay) Harvath, Blake (Danielle) Welikson, Erin (Alan Trinh) Harvath, Emily (Anthony) Harvath Gray, Emma Harvath, and Eric Harvath; and great-granddaughter, Liliana Welikson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Arlene Hamilton.

Friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm at Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road.  Services will be 11 am on Monday, June 8, 2026, Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, with interment at Albright Cemetery immediately following the service.  The family requests donations to Relay for Life in Pat’s memory. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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