Patty L. Korbas, age 68, of Shelby, died early Saturday morning, October 24, 2026 at her home following a brief illness.
Patty was born November 8, 1957 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Allen and Dorothy (Frisch) Randall. A 1976 graduate of Shelby High School, Patty also attended Pioneer Joint Vocational School’s business program. Patty would go on to have a 50-year career in the insurance industry beginning with Shelby Mutual Insurance and later with Grange Insurance. Ultimately, she owned her own agency in Wooster- American Family Insurance Patty Korbas Agency- for the final 13 years of career, retiring in 2024.
Patty was a constant provider for her family she loved dearly. She married Michael A. Korbas on November 4, 1978 and they had two sons, Scott and Nathan. Her “boys” and her grandchildren were her everything. Patty was an avid reader and absolutely loved the beach. She and Mike had enjoyed wintering in Ellenton, FL the past five years.
Mike survives along with their sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Jenni Korbas and Nathan and Brooke Korbas; grandchildren: Kaylin (Tannor) Slone, Kennedy Studer, Natalie Korbas, Brinley Korbas, and Wesley Korbas; siblings: Sally Auer, Raymie Keller, Rick Keller, Janice Alley, and Dahryl Keller; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her siblings: Norma Horn, James Keller, and Robert Keller.
Per Patty’s wishes, calling hours and funeral services will not be observed. Private graveside services will be held at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, Shelby. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to The Shelby Foundation via their website (theshelbyfoundation.org/donate/).
Care for Patty and her family is being provided by the Penwell Funeral Home, Shelby. Condolences may be left of their website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or Facebook page.