Patricia A. Lempka of Florida, N.Y., a retired book keeper for UGI Utilities, Inc. in Milford, Pa., entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at home. She was 85.
The daughter of Frances E. Heter and Joseph Lempka, she was born July 16, 1936, in Florida, N.Y.
She was a member of St. Joseph Church where she was the organist for 37 years and a member of St. Joseph Church Living Rosary Society, Florida, N.Y.; Onion Harvest Festival Committee, Florida and Pine Island Senior Citizens; treasurer of the Florida Family Fun Fest; treasurer of the S.S. Seward Institute Alumni; and a graduate of S.S. Seward Institute.
She is survived by her sister Adele M. Lempka of Florida, N.Y.; brother Edward J. Lempka and wife Brenda of Florida, N.Y.; nephews John P. Dever Jr. and wife Ruth of Midlothian, Va.; James E. Dever and wife Harriett of Milford, Pa.; Richard M. Dever and wife Jane of Florida, N.Y.; and Vincent R. Lempka and wife Carol of Florida, N.Y.; great nephews Michael J. Dever and Leaida A. Dever; great nephews Ryan J. Lempka and Alex C. Lempka; along with many cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her sisters Frances J. Dever and Pearl E. Lempka; brother-in-la, John P. Dever Sr.; nephew Edward J. Lempka Jr.; and her great niece Amanda Megan Dever.
Visitation was held Nov. 7 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921.
Funeral mass was held Nov. 8 at St. Joseph Church, Florida, N.Y.
Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, 14 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or to a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com.