IRWIN — Patricia Ann German Carter Kober, 89, passed away Sunday (May 25, 2025) minus any great fanfare and very unlike the massive ice storm she slid in on in Kane on March 23, 1936.

Her parents, who preceded her in death, were Ronald T. and Patricia S. German of Smethport. That’s located up in God’s country. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Harold “Bucky” German; her husband, Milo Slye; and her two sons, Michael D. Carter and David P. Carter.

She held a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s in journalism and communication from Point Park University. Earning her degrees in her 40s and 50s demonstrated her desire to accomplish as much as she could during her midlife years.

For Patricia, her major accomplishments had nothing to do with where she worked or what she did. Rather, she was proudest of raising her sons.

She was also astonished when she found she could learn to fly a single-engine airplane. Her other great achievements included writing and publishing six inspirational non-fiction books under the pen name of Ageless Sage after she was 75.

One of her greatest joys in life involved music, and it included singing in every choir she could be a part of or playing musical instruments. These included French horn, electric organ, Djembe and steel pan drums.

Despite her share of woes that life showers down on all of us, Patricia walked in the sunshine, laughter and love of family and friends. She felt it was important to share all the hugs possible with those you loved.

No one could surpass her love for flowers. They were her favorite gifts to give and receive. She so enjoyed taking her grandchildren different places and just spending time with them as they were growing up.

She is survived by grandchildren Michael (Ali), Sheri, Seth and James Carter, Beth Wilson, Noel (Chris) Hunter, Lauren Hidinger and Haley (Paul) Wulff; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Sammy, Dennis, James, Elliana, Railley, Amber, Chuck, Aster and Christian; her late husband Milo’s children, David, Susan and Bill (Chris Ann) Slye; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are private and William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 521 Main St., is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. For online condolences please visit snyderfuneralservices.com.