Madeleine Baranik Staffer, age 100, long time resident of Patton, passed away January 20, 2021, at Rebekah Manor, Northern Cambria, PA. She was born on June 14, 1920, in Patton, daughter of Anthony and Rose (Caretti) Silvani. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands George “Bud” Baranik, Dennis Hand and Raymond Staffer, brothers Philip, Louis and Joseph Caretti, John Silvani and sisters Sadie Rogers, Julia Cavalucci and Mary Macaluso. She is survived by children Gloria (William) Crowell and George (Rebecca) Baranik, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Madeleine was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton, Senior choir, Catholic Daughters of America and Patton Music club. After graduating from Patton High School, she worked a short time at the former Patton Clay Works and the Sylvania Plant in Altoona. She retired from the Patton Post Office after 25 years of service and worked a number of years with AFLAC. At Madeleine’s request, there will be no visitation. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions will be given to the Patton Food Bank. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Rebekah Manor, 365 Hospice, Resta Home Health and Dr. Chris Paronish for their kindness and wonderful care. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Patton. You may leave online condolences at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on our Facebook page.