Patricia Diane Scharff

Patricia Diane Scharff obituary, Fayetteville, NC

Patricia Diane Scharff

Patricia Scharff Obituary

Visit the Lafayette Funeral Home - Fayetteville website to view the full obituary.

Patricia Diane Scharff, 80, of Raeford passed away Sunday February 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born in Amsterdam, NY on February 7, 1945 to the late Robert Jordan and Mildred Rockwell Jordan. Patricia worked in retail sales and was a devoted mother, mostly remaining at home taking care of her family. She loved her dog Katie and was an avid follower of many shows on Reality TV; but most of all she loved her family. Her loss will be greatly felt by her family, but she leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and a commitment to family that will be remembered for generations to come.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Scharff.

Patricia is survived by her children, Kimberly Scharff-Snyder and her husband George of Ogdensburg, NY, Lisa Scharff of Winchester, MA and Melissa Maryak of Raeford, NC; grandchildren, Jordan Snyder, Grant Snyder, Jack Scharff Gorman, Eric Scharff Gorman, Bela Maryak and Jacob Maryak.

Private services will be held a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lafayette Funeral Home - Fayetteville

6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304

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