Loving wife of the late Gene R. Eckerle. Loving mother of Cathy Smith (Mark), Tom (Tami), Kevin (Melissa Peskin), Andy (Michelle), and Matt Eckerle (Gina). Dear sister of Kathy Hodge. 11 grandchildren. Patti was a Hospital Clerk with Booth Hospital and then St. Luke in Florence, and also a Homemaker. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3-6 pm at MIDDENDORF FUNERAL HOME FT. WRIGHT. Mass of Christian Burial will be 6:30pm Tuesday at St. Pius X Church. Burial St. Mary Cemetery. Online condolences to: www.middendorf-funeralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to Covington Catholic High School 1600 Dixie highway, Park Hills, KY 41011 or Notre Dame Academy 1699 Hilton Drive, Park Hills, KY 41011