Patricia Auerbach

1933 - 2024

Patricia "Pat" Auerbach, 90, a longtime resident of Tatamy PA., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, at Moravian Hall Square Nazareth, PA., her comfortable home for 10 years. Pat was born on February 20, 1933, in Easton PA, to the late Lloyd A. and Charlotte Jane (Derr) Shimer. She was the loving wife of the late Edwin J. Auerbach for 59 years. Pat was a graduate of Nazareth Area High School and earned her degree in education from Mansfield State University. She retired after 25 years as a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher from the Nazareth Area School District. Pat was a faithful and active member of Hope Lutheran Church in Tatamy, where she served in many leadership roles. Pat also served as a volunteer for Turning Point of Lehigh valley. Pat is survived by her loving daughters, Katherine Paskewicz and husband Harry of Lower Saucon Township, Cynthia Heaton and husband John of Akron, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, Mary Beth Miller and husband Dan, Emily Paskewicz, Michael Paskewicz, Adam Hoffman and wife Andrea, Timothy Hoffman, and Steven Hoffman and wife Carlie; 3 great grandchildren and 1 on the way, Benjamin, Meridith, and Elliot Hoffman; Pat was predeceased by her only sister, Barbara A. Encababian. A visitation for family and friends of Pat will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 9:00- 10:00 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church 240 S. 8 St. Tatamy, PA 18085. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 A.M. presided by Reverend Herbert C. Dolich. The burial will follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine 3051 Green Pond Rd. Easton, PA. Donations in the loving memory of Pat can be made to: Hope Lutheran Church or Turning Point of Lehigh Valley c/o of the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com directly under Pat's obituary. The Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc Nazareth is honored to have Pat and her family under our care and direction.