Mary M. Eastburn-Patrick, 85, of Wernersville, passed away Friday, September 18th in her residence.
Born in Reading on August 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Margaret I. Bauer and Bernard Richards and was the widow of Richard J. Patrick.
Mary graduated from Central Catholic High School and worked as a billing manager at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading. After retiring, she worked at Mary's Shelter for 15 years.
She was a member of Holy Family at St. Paul's RC Church and a member of the choir. She was also a Campfire Girl Leader and loved to paint.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Christine A., wife of Peter R. Schwarze, of Bernville; and Elizabeth M., spouse of Nancy Jones, of Lewes, DE; son, Richard W., husband of Judie Eastburn, of Mesa, AZ; an brother, Bernard G., husband of Gail Richards, of Reading. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Nicole, Bill, Richard, Benjamin, Anna, Nathan, Peter, and Matthew; and 5 great grandchildren; Jasmine, Ariel, Isabelle, Kennedy and Amelia.She was predeceased by her first husband, William R. Eastburn, daughter, Karen M. Hafer and sister, Frances Gechter.
Visitation will be Wwdnesay, September 23rd from 7 to 9 PM and Thrusday September 24th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Feeney Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Mary's Shelter, 615 Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, PA 19611.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th St. at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601. 610-372-4160.
