Pat First Obituary

Pat Wyss First

Age 79, of Minerva, passed from this earthly coil on November 26th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 10, 1945 in Salem to Ralph and Thelma (Parsons) Wyss. Pat was a 1963 graduate of West Branch High School and went on to receive her manager’s degree in Cosmetology.  She then owned and operated salons for several years. Later, she and then husband, Steve McQuilkin owned and operated the Harvest Inn in Homeworth for a number of years. Pat spend several years working and retiring from PCC Airfoils Research Facility in Minerva. She loved her family, crocheting, golf, collectibles and antiques.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James First who died in 2019, 3 brothers, Dick, Cork and Wayne Wyss, sister, Shirley Wyss Goss and a son-in-law, William Heestand. She is survived by 3 daughters, Kimberly Hafner Heestand, Lynnette McQuilkin Kline, Stephanie (Tony) McQuilkin Bargides, sister, Marsha Wyss Whinery, sister-in-law, Audrey Wyss Weingart, 5 grandchildren; Katelane (Ahren) Heestand Kirschner, Kyleigh McQuilkin, Erik Murray, Isabella Murray and Jordyn Bargides, 3 great grandchildren; Ellery, Mason and Leah.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Aultman Hospice Care. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.