Patricia J. "Pat" Skovera, 91, of Ironwood, Mich., died peacefully Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, surrounded by her loving family.      The former Patricia Grooms was born Sept. 30, 1921, in Sidnaw, Mich., daughter of the late Mark and Beulah (Roxbury) Grooms. She married Michael A. Skovera and  moved to Ironwood in the 1950s where they resided on Pewabic St. for many years. Mike preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1981.      Pat was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration-Episcopal in Ironwood, the Grey Ladies, Ironwood Women's Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Range Duplicate Bridge Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary.      Surviving are a son, Mark (Linda), Tallahassee, Fla., and stepson, Russell (Carole), Ironwood; daughters, Terry Ruby, Ironwood, Michele Skovera, Burnsville, Minn., and stepdaughter, Patricia (Grover) McLin, Grosse Isle, Mich.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Michael (Jo Lee) Grooms, Port Angeles, Wash.      Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two granddaughters; brothers, William, Mark Jr., John and Thomas Grooms; and sisters, Marjorie Knivila and Norma Ball.      Per Pat's wishes, cremation has taken place.      Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, 305 N. Lowell St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Michael Hayden officiating.      Committal will take place at the funeral home, with luncheon to follow at the Iron Nugget in downtown Hurley.      Private interment will be in the Sidnaw Cemetery at a later date.      In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society, Upper Peninsula Area, 1400 S. Carpenter, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.      Pat's obituary may be viewed online and condolences given to her family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.