Patricia A. Lamberson
Patricia A. Lamberson, 83, of West Grove, Pa., formerly of Mars, passed away Friday evening at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del., with her loving family at her side.
Born in Downieville, Pa., April 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Kathryn McKinney Neel.
“Lady” was an indomitable spirit who was extremely passionate about many things, not least of all her children, her siblings and her spirituality. Her strengths as a single mother through times in history that required unique love and hard work were a matter of pride to her.
While raising five children, she worked at many factory jobs with the same skill and strength as the men she worked alongside. When she finally fell in lifelong love with her husband, Robert, she acquired his love of railroads and had a long career with Amtrak after his passing.
Though she lived in several places in the country, she always maintained strong bonds with her roots in the Mars area.
Of the finer things about “Patty” were her strong memories of life growing up and the homilies passed on by her older relatives and of course her joy of dancing with exuberance along with her family. She danced with abandon and freedom that were always remarked upon. She never forgot and neither will her family.
She was the beloved mother of Kathryn (Joseph) McDevitt of Norwood, Pa., Thomas C. Wingard of Glen Riddle, Pa., Sherry (Herbert) MacCombie of West Grove, Pa., Darlene (Ken) Welsh of Norwood, Pa., Gail (Steve) Allen of Lancaster, N.Y., and Michelle (Arne Toma) Lamberson of Lake Country, British Columbia.
She adored her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her great- great-grandson.
She was the sister of Mary “Nikki” (Rich) Weaver of Mars, Linda (Larry) Fox of Valencia, Betty (Bog) Fox of Butler, Richard (Nancy) Neel of West Newton, Joyce Neel of Butler, Kim Neel of Butler, and Susie (Mike) Brashear of Saxonburg; and a sister-in-law of Nancy Neel of Butler. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lamberson; and a brother, William Neel.
LAMBERSON — Friends of Patricia A. Lamberson, who died Friday, March 30, 2018, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.Burial will be in West Union Cemetery, Pine Township.In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
