Patricia Jean “Nana Pat” Porter

Patricia Jean “Nana Pat” Porter, 78, of Beaver, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born on February 16, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late August and Evelyn Lorenzi.  She was a former co-owner of Pizza Joe’s Pizza Shop in Beaver. She worked previously as a preschool teacher and in the cafeteria of Rochester School District. Patty’s most important job in life was her family.  The time she spent with her grandchildren watching sports, reading books, making sure everyone was happy, was what she enjoyed most.  She was always there to help her husband, children and grandchildren with whatever they would need. She was a true caretaker.  She also loved the time she spent volunteering at the Beaver Library. 

She is survived by her beloved family.  Husband, Dave Porter; two daughters and sons-in-law: Stacia & Shawn Morrow, and Erica & Mike Keefer; six grandchildren: Braden Pattison, Cade Pattison, Whitley Morrow, Caysen Morrow, Judah Keefer and Porter Keefer; a sister, Vicky Flick; and her bonus grandsons: Omari Smith, Jesse Schaub, and Jayson Godart. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, and beloved friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother John Lorenzi.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 2pm ~ 4pm and 6pm ~ 8pm in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11am in His Place Fellowship Hall 908 Market St. Bridgewater, PA 15009. All are welcome. 

Private interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beaver Friends of the Library. 100 College Ave. Beaver, PA 15009.