Patricia Ann Brinser
Patricia Ann Brinser
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Patricia Ann (Gebhardt) Brinser, 78, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She was born March 22, 1947 to the late Florian and Pauline E. (Logan) Gebhardt.
Patricia was an active member of the Legion and was an excellent cook and baker. More than anything she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her family was the center of her life.
She is survived by her son, Matthew Espenshade, granddaughter, Patricia “Patty” Espenshade, siblings, Jim Gebhardt and Robert Hoffman and wife Susan; numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son, David Espenshade and sister Deloris Rote.
Services will be published upon completion.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society www.donate.cancer.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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