Patricia Sell Obituary

CUMBERLAND -- Patricia "Patty" McGee Sell, of Cumberland, passed away on Friday, November 4, at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in Cumberland on April 27, 1931, Patty was the daughter of the late James M. and Beulah Virginia (Athey) McGee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Captain Carson Hawkins, her husband, Ralph F. "Bud" Sell, Jr., her son, Ralph Gregory Sell, her sister-in-law, Phyllis Sell MacVeigh, and her brother-in-law, John R. MacVeigh.
Patty graduated from Allegany High School in 1949. Following graduation from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1952, Patty married Bud and began to raise her family. After the death of her husband, Patty re-certified in nursing and began working at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she served as nursing coordinator until her retirement. She was also instrumental in founding the gift shop at Memorial Hospital, assuming a managerial role at one point. Her dedication to the hospital and nursing profession led her to become an active member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, particularly in the planning of its annual Snow Ball.
A dedicated Catholic, Patty was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church/Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. At the church, she was a corporator through the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as a member of the Parish Council.
Active in the community, Patty was a member of the Women's Civic Club, the Junior Women's Club, the YaYa Investment club, and the Cresaptown chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was especially passionate about live theatre and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cumberland Theatre.
Patty, affectionately known as "Tootsie" to her grandchildren, is survived by her three children: Ellen Sell Torrington and husband Jim, Christopher P. Sell, Sr. and wife Elizabeth, and Virginia Ann "Ginniann" Huffman and husband Ed; eight grandchildren: Carson Torrington, C. Patrick Sell, Jr. and Jodi, Moria M. Torrington, Caroline E. Bush and husband Michael, Cameron M. Sell and wife Amanda, Logan Craig, Tobin E. Huffman and fiancé Madelyn, and McGee C. Huffman; and four great-grandchildren: Christopher P. "Patch" Sell, III, Eleni E. Bush, Cormac M. Sell, and Scarlett R. Bush.
At Patty's request, she will be cremated, and no public viewing will be held. All are welcome at her memorial mass, which will take place on Saturday, November 26, at noon, at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church/Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, November 28 at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul cemetery.
Memorial donations should be made to Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation or the Cumberland Theatre.
Our family extends our deepest gratitude to the staff at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation for their exceptional devotion, care, and kindness, which made Patty's life much easier.
We will miss you, Tootsie.
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