With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Patricia J. Drake of Fairborn, Ohio, born in Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on January 29, 2024 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Raymond Hasselschwert and Eleanora Hasselschwert (Puehl); her husband Leslie Drake Jr.; and her daughter Jane March. She is survived by : her son Leslie Bryan Drake, III (Janie); her son-in-law James March; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Coker, Leslie Bryan Drake, IV (Bridget), Victoria Carwile (Alan), Daniel Drake (Emily) and David Drake; her great grandchildren, Michael, Haley, Breanna and Gracie Coker; and her grandchildren, Lily Drake, Abigail, Ethan and Matthew Carwile. She is also survived by extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Patricia to St. Vincent De Paul -or- Fairborn Senior Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Belton-Stroup Funeral Home