Patricia Ann Craft

KETTERING, OHIO - Patricia Ann Craft, age 86, of Kettering, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born April 12, 1939 to the late Clyde Hector and Dallas Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hector.

Pat is survived by her husband, Tom Craft, who she married on August 29, 1992. She is also survived by her daughter, Terri (Alan) Rayle; son, Scott (Marie) Burry; son-in-Law, Dan Rayle; grandchildren: Katie (Matt) Sytsma, Eric (Kaydrie) Rayle, Dannielle (Dustin) Schroeder, Darby Rayle, Deanna (Brad) Newell, Sarah Burry, Robbie Miller, Derek Titus and Ashley Titus; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings: Helen (late Jerry) Manring, Ardeth (late Ed) Haughn, Dwight (Rogette) Hector and Laura (Bill) Drerup; and sister-in-law, Marsha Hector; and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Tom Burry, married October 1957; children: Lori Rayle and Dale Titus; grandchildren: Tori Rayle and Nathaniel G. Rayle; siblings: Dorothea (Paul) Wilkinson, Eugene Hector and Wayne (Bonnie) Hector.

Pat was a successful business owner of the Lima Depilatron Center. She was an avid Ohio State fan and enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting events. Pat also enjoyed playing tennis with her grandchildren and friends.Pat enjoyed gardening and grew many beautiful flowers every year. She was a giving person who enjoyed helping others in need. She was the sweetest lady you ever met. She was a member of Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Pat committed her life to Jesus Christ and her life verse is Matthew 6:33. She was a very loving mother and grandmother and she prayed for her family members every day.

Memorial donations may be made to Advancing Native Missions, (10460 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton, VA 22920)

A visitation will be held Monday, March 16, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home - Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45439).

Another visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, (405 East Third St., Ottawa, Ohio 45875). Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (4119 SR-12, Pandora, Ohio 45877).

"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you." - Matthew 6:33