DURYEA — Joan J. Patterson, 74, of Duryea and Northampton, died Nov. 18, 2013, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.
She was the daughter of the late Lemoine and Hermina (Leshney) Patterson.
She was a secretary for the Whitehall Police Chief for 42 years. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, North Catasauqua.
She is survived by her siblings, Irene Vomero and Stanley and Robert Patterson; and nephews.
Services were held Nov. 22 at Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass in St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, in care of the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037.
For additional information, visit www.haukefuneralhome.com.
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