Kathleen P. Erdlen

Kathleen P. Erdlen obituary, Warminster, PA

Kathleen P. Erdlen

Kathleen Erdlen Obituary

Published by Decker-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 22, 2020.
Kathleen "Pat" Erdlen passed to eternal life on October 22, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93. As she was known by her family, Patsy was the much-loved daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Sullivan of Chester, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Erdlen, and is survived by her 5 children, Tricia Baxter, Marge Erdlen, Dr. Richard Erdlen, Eileen Arrow (Bud) and Mary Powell (Tim). Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, her sister Nora Cohee and sister-in-law, Roseanne McCormick and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary, Anna, Julia and Peg and her brothers John, James and Dennis and son-in-law, Michael Baxter. A resident of Warminster for over 50 years, Pat was a long-time member of St. John Bosco Parish. In later years, she faithfully attended Mass at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster where she made new and loving friends who were happy to see her face each week. Pat loved being a homemaker for her husband of 64 years. She was a devoted mother, nurturing her family always both physically and spiritually. As the grandchildren and great- grandchildren began arriving, she was always the first one on the scene. She was an actively- involved grandmom at the backyard pool, at the beach, and school concerts and she never missed a baseball or basketball game. She always had a compliment to give and had a special way of making whomever she was talking to feel valued and appreciated. She will always be remembered for her kindness to everyone she met. Relatives and friends are invited to share in Pat's Life Celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM followed by her Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 Street Rd Warminster PA 18974. Interment to follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Nativity of Our Lord Church would be greatly appreciated by her family. Pat's funeral mass will be livestreamed on www.noolp.org. Services entrusted to Decker/Givnish Life Celebration Home.

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Beth Flynn

November 30, 2020

Aunt Patsy was so kind,so sweet. Her smile lite up the room. She always greeted me with so much love and enthusiasm. She will be missed. Love and condolences to all the family.

Maureen Condron

October 27, 2020

Prayers and strength for all the family. RIP, dear Lady.

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