Patricia Ann Malletz, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

She was born on October 29, 1939, in Rochester, NY, to James and Molly Neilon, the youngest of six children. She built a life defined by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to learning. Widowed at 43, she raised her two children, Eric and Marlo Malletz, with strength, humor, and unwavering devotion.

Her career spanned the dental field and later teaching at the Vo Tech, where she shared her knowledge with students who remembered her long after they left her classroom. She was especially proud of her work in the drug and alcohol field, where she brought compassion, insight, and a belief in people’s ability to change.

She had a lifelong passion for health and wellness and was drawn to emerging ideas long before they were widely known. She was intuitive, spiritual, and endlessly curious — always reading, always learning, always exploring the next idea that captured her imagination.

She is survived by her children, Eric and Marlo; several nieces; and her beloved cat, Zippy, who was her constant companion.

Her life was shaped by love, perseverance, and a mind that never stopped reaching for more. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Counseling, 7095 Rt. 287, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The family would like to express their thanks for the care that the staff at Darway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provided their mother.