Patty Ammon, Oct. 10, 1956 – Sept. 16, 2012. (Courtesy photo)
Patty Ammon, Oct. 10, 1956 – Sept. 16, 2012. (Courtesy photo)
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Longtime Ridgway Doctor Patty Ammon Dies
by Watch Staff
11:51 AM, Tuesday, September 18
Dr. Patty Ammon passed away at her home on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. She leaves behind a hole in the heart of the community, but also a legacy of healing, compassion, and strength in the face of adversity.

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