Patricia Stone

Obituary of Patricia A Stone

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Patricia A Stone, 72, widow of late John W. Stone, entered eternal peace at Taylor Hospice on Saturday April 9, 2016. Born in Allentown, PA to the late Phillip and Lillian (Albright) Caldwell, Patricia was in the first graduating class of Allentown Dieruff High School. Patrica continued her education at Bloomsburg State Teacher College, now Bloomsburg University. She also studied Spanish at the University of Mexico and the University of Spain. Patricia, married John in 1965 and after completing John’s military service they raised their family in Spring City, before retiring to a lovely community in the Coatesville area. Patricia and John were married for 45 years before his passing in 2010. Patricia was a science and reading teacher for 19 years at the Upper Merion Middle School. Upon retiring in 2006, Patricia and John travelled the country and spoiled their grandchildren. Upon John’s passing in 2010 Patricia continued to spoil her grandchildren while expanding her travel to many exotic and interesting places around the world. She enjoyed travel with friends and family by plane, train, bus or cruise ship. Patricia was active in many organizations including the Red Hatters, Pennsylvania State Teachers Association and she really enjoyed her sisterhood with the Philanthropic Educational Organization International, whose mission is to promote education opportunities for women around the world through scholarships and grants. In rare moments of idle time Patricia enjoyed delicious desserts, treats, spending time with her beloved Shih Tzu Neo and perfecting the art of shopping both traditional bricks & mortar and more recently on-line. QVC and Estee Lauder will also miss her. Patricia was uplifted by her relationship with the Zion Lutheran Church community. Patricia leaves behind three children: John Stone jr, wife Amy; Derek Stone, wife Tracy; and Jennifer Stone Sousa, wife of Mike; eight grandchildren: Maddison, Morgan, MaryKate, Jack, James, Jocelyn, Ryan and Colin and her loving sister: Barbara Smith Preceded in death is her sister Shirley Genevese. Visitation will be from 9:30-11am Monday April 18th 2016 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 39 Bonnie Brae Road, Spring City. A memorial service with the Reverend Paul Townsend officiating will immediately follow. Family and friends are invited to join the family following the service for a light lunch in Zion’s Fellowship Hall. Online tributes can be made at www.sgsfuneralhome.com. Flowers are being accepted and memorial donations can be made to Zion Lutheran Church 39 Bonnie Brae Rd., Spring City, PA 19475
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Monday
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9:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday, April 18, 2016
Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
135 Bridge Street, Bridge And Church Streets
Spring City
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