Patricia Ann Mitchell Coggins, 87, of Scranton, died Friday, at Scranton Regional Hospital. She was the widow of John J. Coggins, who died on September 13, 2019, and the couple had been together for over 70 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sarah McHale Mitchell. Patricia was a member of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church, South Scranton and retired from the City of Scranton housekeeping department. Fondly called Sissy, she was an excellent baker and her passion was quilting.
Patricia is survived by two sons; John P. Coggins (Patricia) Ransom Twp., Patrick Coggins (Deborah) Scranton, two daughters, Debra Checko (Daniel), Old Forge, Colleen Eshelman (Steve), Old Forge, nine grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sisters, Katherine Kman, Florida, Ann Marie Casciano (Anthony) Connecticut, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by a son, Timothy J. Coggins, a brother, James Mitchell and a sister, Sarah McCormick.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, at 6:30 pm with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating, in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. Calling hours for family and friends 4 to 6:30 pm. Inurnment will be held at Cathedral Cemetery at a later date.
