Patricia Ann Wintermute

Ogdensburg - Patricia Ann Wintermute, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center. Born in Rockaway, Pat resided in Dover, where she raised her family. Once her children were grown, she decided to move to Tampa Bay, Florida, where she lived for several years before moving to South Carolina with her daughter, Deborah. Pat moved back to New Jersey two years ago to live with her daughter, Dawn.
She was employed as an office manager for Dr. Collins Pediatric Office in Dover for 15 years before her retirement. Pat was an avid bowler, participating in the bowling league at Dover Lanes with her late husband, Walter. She was an active member of the former Sussex Wesleyan Church. Pat revolved her life around her family and was involved with all their activities and a member of the PTA. In her later years, she enjoyed watching her grandson Josh play and was his biggest cheerleader.
She was predeceased by her husband, Walter M. Wintermute, Jr. in 2012 and her mother, Hazel Mae Campbell in 2008. Pat is survived by her daughters, Deborah Collins of Olar, South Carolina and Dawn Thomas of Ogdensburg; her sisters, Sue and Jane; six grandchildren, Harli, Lukas, Tayler, Cheyenne, CJ, and Joshua and two great grand children, Aspen and Watson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews..
A private family burial of Patricia's ashes will be held at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Patricia's name to The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com