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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Patricia Snyder-Biro (83) of Burnside, Kentucky on March 12, 2023. Born on Feb. 12, 1940, which was also Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, meant that as kids we got the day off of school so we could stay home and celebrate with her.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, George Biro Jr.; Kimberly Toyer, her cherished daughter; Michael Toyer, her favorite child (and obviously the author of this obituary); and Richard (not-Shawn) Ulmer, her charismatic youngest son.
Patricia and George’s love story began at Nevada Landing Casino in the 1990’s and was mutual love at first sight. They shared immediate likes and dislikes and went on to discover that they were unequivocally each other’s better halves. Their love for each other goes beyond that of words and was exemplified beautifully by their mutual devotion for each other.
An avid reader, she enjoyed fishing, crocheting, video poker, and cooking. Her orzo was unforgettable and only surpassed by her homemade applesauce from her Michigan orchard. In addition to this, she never missed an episode of Jeopardy and more often than not, knew the correct answer (in the form of a question).
Patricia was the youngest of six children who were separated by adoptions. She spent 32 years dutifully searching for, and successfully, reuniting the siblings. As a result of her dedication to reuniting her siblings, they enjoyed many annual reunions together with their spouses. She was preceded in death by her brother Harold, and sisters Peggy, Shirley, and Jean; and survived by their eldest brother Bill.
Although there were enormous hardships brought on by the asperities of others and subsequent medical issues throughout her lifetime, Patricia endured and overcame these by relying on her faith and steadfast resolve. Despite this she was able to keep her sense of humor and sassy quick wit as confirmed by her favorite statement, “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.”
A treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her love.
We both loved to travel and see new places, stopping anytime when something sparked our interest.
I loved to eat, she loved to cook.
We both loved to play Nintendo at night in our bed, fulfilling our happy childhood.
She went through 22 major surgeries, she was a survivor!
Always happy, she had a great sense of humor.
We shared a true love and devotion for each other always. She is most definitely the love of my life.
I felt loved from the first day we met. Always lovingly reminded of her beautiful boy’s qualities and intelligence. She would often joke that “Michael received all of his intelligence from his father, because she still had all of hers.” She would call me at work and would say when asked, may I tell Lilly who is calling, “tell her it’s her wicked mother in law” always making the person who answered the call, either laugh or, if they didn’t know her, wonder if it might be true.
As the years passed, our love, respect and understanding for one another grew immensely. Mom’s resolve to endure and overcome true and grueling hardships never changed her loving, beautiful spirit. She wore pink colored sunglasses and would say “the world would be a better place if everyone did, the world looks so much better with a pink hue.” I learned so much from her throughout our 31 years together. I would thank her for making my loving husband and she would say that she made him especially for me and I believe her. I am blessed to have known her love.
She would end nearly all of our conversations by saying, “I love you with all of my heart, take care of yourself and each other.” This is something we should all say to the ones we love. I know that she indeed meant it with all of her deeply loving heart. ❤️
What can I say she was my mother I will miss her dearly
My condolences and prayers for your loss. Patricia is now your Guardian Angel. May her soul rest in peace. Sending my love to you.
We are deeply sorry for your loss. She was a loving sister-in-law. She will be missed by us. Always cheerful when talking to her on the phone. Just sorry we could not have been closer to visit her and brother George. 😢 .Condolences to her entire family and she will be dearly missed. She is no longer suffering and that is a blessing. We will always love you Patricia. Tony and Barbara
She was a loving woman and a loyal friend. She will live on in the memories of those who had the pleasure to know her. She will be missed!
I always enjoyed seeing you when you visited when I was younger. I remember a smile on your face, a comforting hug, and your warm presence. I also always admired your outfits and your polished hairstyles. I wish we could have seen you more often and spent more time together. Thank you for giving us our Uncle Mike. He really is the best uncle (and great-uncle) we could have asked for and we are all so lucky to call him ours! You will be greatly missed and I hope you are resting in peace and love, without any discomfort or pain.
All our love,
Christina, Josh, and Eva Nadel
We can’t help but think of green rolling hills and the tranquility they bring every time we think of Patricia. That image is a result of our trip to visit her and George’s home in the rural hills of Michigan. The joy we received from visiting her in that area is the same happiness she shared with us each time we met with her. She was a very special lady who will be in our hearts always! Rest in peace dear Patricia, we love you.
I have so many fond memories of seeing you at Michael and Lilly’s house when you would come from so far to visit.You brought so much happiness and joy to every one with your very charismatic personality. Such a smart, beautiful, humorous and very special person to so many people especially to your children. You always looked so beautiful too! Thank you for honoring my sister Lilly & us with your amazing, kind, witty, and so loving and selfless son Michael. You will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. God bless and take care of you always and forever🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
For the time you bought me 2 bunnies for my 9th birthday, and the jar of ‘bear farts” you kept on your bookshelf in crestline. The many games of Dr. Mario in Michigan and the hours of educational priceless phone conversations while you were in Kentucky. You made me who I am and for that I am grateful. The world lost a beautiful person and God gained his most treasured angel ♡
I was blessed to have two mama’s.
My real mom passed in 2012 and left a huge hole in my heart.
I always felt the Lord knew how much I missed her, so He sent me Patricia, (mom 2).
She was always kind, supportive, generous, hilarious, and loved me unconditionally. She often told me I “was one of her own” and I felt the same.
We always agreed we were part of “The Mutual Admiration Society.” Haha
I will miss our talks and the way I always felt so uplifted, after we got off the phone.
Thank you, for being such a light in my life and bringing me so much joy and happiness.
Until we see each other again in eternity, I will miss you always, mama.
I was a true honor to have crossed paths with Mrs. Patricia. The world is a better place having had her in it.
Patricia brought the family together.she always had everything in its place but you could always feel at home when you went for a visit. I would call her and tell her I had $2.00 and she would say come on over to play the marble game.
She was my mother, what can I say I will miss her dearly.