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Patricia Vath Obituary

Patricia J. (Stengel) Vath, 93, formerly of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, at Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township. Patricia was born in Reading on May 19, 1931, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Stubblebine) and John F. Stengel. She was the widow of Gerald W. Vath who predeceased her in 2014. A member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Shillington. She was employed as a clerk at CNA Insurance, Reading. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Theresa M., wife of Dean Godshall, of Keuka Park, NY; two sons, Gerald G. Vath, of Lancaster; Allan J. Vath, husband of Jeanean, of Sinking Spring. She is also survived by three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her two brothers, John Stengel and Carl Stengel, and sister, Ann (Peffley) Stengel. Private interment will be with her husband at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia J. (Stengel) Vath, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 19, 2025.

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Bev Gallo

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So sorry to see Aunt Pat´s passing. She had a long life. My prayers are with you Theresa and family. Bev Gallo

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