Patricia Joanne Tiefel, 78, of Clay City, IN passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 in Terre Haute, IN. Patricia was born October 5, 1940 in Alpena, MI to Henry J. Bedard and Emily (St. Charles) Bedard.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Paul C. Newhouse.

Patricia is survived by her daughter Denise Keller, and her husband Benjamin of  OH; her brothers, Dr. Charles Bedard, MD, and his wife Patricia of  CO,  Dr. Larry Bedard, MD, and his wife Jastell of CA, sister Rosalie (Bedard) Gilbertson of Aplena, MI; grandchildren Garrett Newhouse, Kaylie Newhouse,  Gabe Newhouse all of IN, Emmanuel Keller, Josephine Keller and Samuel Keller all of OH; great grand children Kyler and Zade Newhouse of IN.  Per her request cremation has been chosen. Samaritan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47807 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.samaritanfunerals.com.  Service will be held in the summer in Alpena Michigan with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.