Patrick James Joseph O’Boyle Sr., 80, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late John “Jack” O’Boyle and Mildred (Schipits) O’Boyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward O’Boyle.

Pat was truly a jack of all trades, a man whose talents and willingness to help others touched many lives throughout the community. Pat earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Temple University. He worked as a vocational instructor in the auto body and sheet metal departments, where he shared his knowledge and skills with countless students. He later worked as an insurance adjuster and served on the Frackville Borough Council. He also ran the Frackville Streets Department for many years.

Regardless of the job or role he held, Pat was generous with his time, always willing to lend a helping hand, and never hesitated to put someone else’s needs before his own. If someone needed help, Pat was the type of person who would simply show up and find a way to get the job done.

Pat was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville; the Friendship Fire Company, Englewood; the former Jaycees of Frackville and Brothers of the Brush in Frackville.

Pat was also a proud United States Air Force veteran who served his country honorably.

He is survived by his daughter, Wendi Magro and her husband, Vinnie; his son, P.J. O’Boyle and his wife, Maria; and his siblings, John O’Boyle and his companion, Barbara; Theresa Sweador; Mary Swartz and Anne Marie O’Boyle; his grandchildren, Pat O’Boyle, Krista O’Boyle, Jordan Marconi and her husband, Chris, Ashlee Wilcox, and Breanna Inabinet; his step-grandchildren, Madelyn Rose Carvajal, J.J. Carvajal,, and Eli Mohl; and his great-grandchildren, Aurora, Adeline, Carson, Mason, and Miles. He is also survived by his companion of 34 years, Margaret Bettinger; his longtime friend of 45 years, Doug Naftzinger as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat will be remembered as a man who could do just about anything, but more importantly, as a man who was always willing to do something for someone else. His generosity, willingness to help, dedication to his family, and service to the Frackville community will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 49 North Line Street, Frackville with Rev. Adam Sedar as the celebrant. 

A viewing for Pat will be held on Monday evening, September 21st, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 West Washington Street, Frackville. There will be no calling hours on Tuesday morning prior to the Mass. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in the Englewood section of Frackville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Pat's name, to St. Joseph the Worker Parish at 7 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, PA 17931

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The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.