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Patricia Murray Obituary

Patricia Ann "Patti" (Raffanelli) Murray, 70, of Leesport, passed away July 2, 2025 at Penn State Health – St. Joseph, Bern Township. Born August 7, 1954, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Anna (Baragone) Raffanelli. Patricia was a graduate of Wyomissing Area High School. She was employed with Palmer Candy's, Nabisco, Tastykake, and most recently with Redner's Warehouse Markets. Patti enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved going to Bingo with her sister and playing bingo and cards with her friends at Southgate. Surviving is her sister, Joanne, wife of Nick Dibiase of Spring Township, daughter, Barbara, wife of Joshua. Schmeck of Muhlenberg Township, son Rodney Ashman of West Reading Borough, son Dean Murray, husband of Jenn of Spring Township, son Chris Murray of Wyomissing Borough, son Mike Murray, husband of Dayna, Missouri. Also surviving are her grandchildren Tyler Ashman, Matthew Murray, Ryan Ashman, Hailey Schmeck, Mikaela Schmeck, Emma Ashman, Gavin Murray, and Raegan Murray. Great grandson Jonathan Ashman and baby girl Murray due in December. She was predeceased by her parents Floyd and Anna Raffanelli, her Uncle John and her Sister Jennifer Blatt. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Cremation Society of Berks County, Inc., is handling arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia Ann (Raffanelli) Murray, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Bonnie Schaeffer

July 9, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear of Patti´s passing, she was my neighbor at Southgate very feisty, and I always said she was a firecracker. She was always very nice to me ,Always had fun playing bingo in our Community room . She will be missed . Bonnie Schaeffer

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