Patricia A. "Patti" DeLay, mother, sister, grammy, 70 years of age, of E. Union Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 7, 2023, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.
Born Thursday, December 18, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Francis, and Eleanor (Kline) Sherry. Predeceased by her husband, William H. DeLay on September 29, 2022; brother, Gary Sherry.
Surviving are daughter, Angela A. Xander wife of Chad of New Tripoli; brother, Fran Sherry; sisters, Ann Houseman, Kathy Nunemacher wife of Ron; grandson Aden whom she adored. Patti was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A 1970 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Patti had worked in the textile Industry, at the former Acme Market, and White Birch Golf Course before settling in as Office Manager at Sky-View Memorial Park in Hometown. Patti’s world circled around her family. Tending to her late husband Bill, reveling in her daughter Angela's accomplishments, and embracing her role as grammy to Aden. She enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, family events, and the friendship of her beagle Maggie. Patti was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pensnylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. on Friday August 11, 2023 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua Pennsylvania.
Online condolences or a fond memory of Patti can be expressed by visitingwww.griffithsfuneralhomes.com