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Patricia Wollyung Obituary

Patricia C. Wollyung Patricia Chapman Wollyung, 75, of Chambersburg, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2014, in her home. Born on July 8, 1938, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Alice Stutz Chapman. A graduate of B.V.M. High School in Pottsville, Pat then attended Marywood College in Wilkes Barre. She had worked in the Pottsville Library and later the Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg. She had also been employed as a cafeteria aide at the Chambersburg Middle School, where she was affectionately known as "Mrs. W." She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, and the Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599 Ladies Auxiliary. Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert B. Wollyung, whom she married December 28, 1963; their two children, Robert J. Wollyung (wife, Kat) of Munroe Falls, Ohio, and Erin L. Wollyung of Carlisle; a sister, Kay Mattea, and brother, Mike Chapman (wife, Theresa), all of Pottsville. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014 in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 320 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, with the Rev. James R. O'Brien officiating. Immediately following the Mass, the family will receive friends at the Knights of Columbus, 336 E. Garfield St., Chambersburg. Interment will be private in Corpus Christi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Condolences and memories may be shared on her Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com

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Published by Public Opinion from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2014.

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Garry Laing

February 5, 2024

A nice and kind friend and neighbor. Seeing your name again puts a smile on my face.

Barbara Urban

February 6, 2021

Pat was a good friend! We enjoyed family visits and phone calls when I lived in Chambersburg, CO with my children, Nelson and Marie.

Barbara Urban

February 7, 2020

Pat was a good friend and I have many fond memories of good times with Pat and Bob. I will be thinking of you, Bob, Bobby, and Erin on this upcoming anniversary of her passing. God Bless each of you. Blessings and Hugs,
Barbara (Mohler) Urban

Howard McBride

February 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

Barbara Urban

February 15, 2014

I was so sorry to learn of Pat's passing from Susan Mader, a friend from Chambersburg, PA. We had enjoyed many happy times together with Pat and Bob and our children had played together. I am now living in Vero Beach, FL, but have fond memories of those times together. My thoughts and prayers will be with you Bob, Bobby, and Erin. Love,
Barbara (Mohler) Urban.

stephanie salisbury

February 14, 2014

I was saddened to hear of Pat's Passing. I know that my mom, Joan Sachs and she spent many hours trying to solve the problems of the surplus population of animals. They were true phone friends. Know that we are thinking of your family at this time. Take care. Stephanie

Marilyn Dolly

February 14, 2014

We pray for peace, comfort, and healing for you all.

Stephenie Curvey

February 14, 2014

May the thoughts of God and family comfort you in this time of sorrow. Remember the good times and look forward to being together again in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Love, Larry and Stephenie Curvey

Dave and Chris McKeon

February 13, 2014

To the Wollyung Chapman families, our thoughts and prayers are with during this time.
Kay, Mike and Bob, so sorry for the passing of Pat.

Rev. William Seifert

February 13, 2014

Bob, Kay, Mike, Kay, Theresa, please accept my condolences on the sudden passing of Pat. Groeing up on 11th street has left us all with many memories and that of perching on your porch banister with your dad and mom on a Summer's evening is among the best. People you love are worth the tears and I share your sorrow. I will offer Mass for Pat and for your consolation here in Allentown.

Diann Weller

February 13, 2014

Bob & Children: Having known you & Pat for so many years and the long hard road traveled, may Pat now enjoy the new body in our Lord and may He give you all peace and comfort at this time. What a reunion she, Betty & John are sharing!! My thots & prayers to all of you.

February 13, 2014

RIP Pat. My prayers are with you Bob and your family.

Bruna DiNunzio Crishock
Arlington, VA

February 13, 2014

R.I.P Pat. My prayers go out to you
Bob and to your family. God less you!

Bruna DiNunzio Crishock

Bill and Kathi McNew

February 12, 2014

Our sincerest and deepest sympathy to you and your family, Bob.

martha gordon

February 12, 2014

Prayers being sent to you and your family.

Catherine Svabek

February 12, 2014

Our sincerest sympathy on your loss. Take comfort in your faith and knowing that she is in heaven in good company, and that we will all see her again someday.
Prayers and hugs,
Catherine & Family

Pam Miller

February 12, 2014

Bob, our prayers go out to you and your family, so glad I saw Pat at Christmas and had such a good talk. You are in my prayers! Pam Miller and family

Gary Wyrick

February 12, 2014

Bob:
Sorry to read about Pat it been a long hard road for the both of you and she is with her lord and no more pain. Will be praying for you and the family. She was a great wife, mother, and friend.

Gary & Connie Wyrick

Martha Wollyung McShaw

February 11, 2014

Uncle Bob,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bobby, and Erin. My love to all of you.

Erin Wollyung

February 11, 2014

Mom words cannot express the love and gratitude I have for you. Thank you for accepting me and bringing into the family. We definitely gave the a new meaning of "shop to you drop".

Lots of Love
Erin

Nina Neglia

February 11, 2014

The Neglia family sends our condolences. We have such wonderful memories of the Wollyungs that we will always treasure. May you find comfort and peace.

February 11, 2014

We share your pain but rejoice in the promise of life eternal.

Curly and Hong Soon

Garry Laing

February 11, 2014

Bob, you and Pat were always great neighbors to our family on Stouffer Ave. My prayers for you and your family.

February 11, 2014

Bob:
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Linda and Rick Beard

John Novak

February 11, 2014

My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you.

Joe and Bonnie McGranaghan

February 11, 2014

Dear Bob,
We were so sorry to hear of Pat's passing.
It seems like yesterday when we shared a hospital room with our boys.
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Joe and Bonnie McGranaghan

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