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Patricia Louise O’Donnell

Patricia Louise O’Donnell

Patricia Louise O’Donnell, 76, departed this life on June 14, 2018, with family by her side.

Pat was born in Jersey Shore to the late Harvey Boatman Jr. and Bertha (Marshall) Boatman Mayes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, James O’Donnell and her dear sister, Shirley Jennewine.

Pat graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1960. She began waitressing at a young age at Boatman’s Diner and continued to waitress throughout her life.

She graduated from Lock Haven University in 1991, with a degree in social work. Her true calling was geriatric care and is best known for the work she did providing in-home care to her elderly clients. This caring influence will remain forever in the lives of all who knew her. Pat was a pianist and organist who lent her talent to churches and the LHU Community Orchestra. She belonged to numerous groups throughout her lifetime including JSHS Band Boosters, Off-Ben Avenue Follies, Lock Haven Elks Lodge 182, Susque Hannas & Hanks, BSA Troop 33 and Venture Crew 007, to name a few. She loved to read, travel and spend time with her beloved animals.

Pat is survived by her children, David O’Donnell (Debra) and Donna DuFour (Glenn); her grandchildren, Jeremy DuFour, Devanie DuFour, Amanda Cook and Gregory Dobbs and 4 great grandchildren, Kaden, Wyatt, Louise and Russell.

She is also survived by her brother, Harvey Boatman (Dale Marie) and sister, Lucinda Cerquozzi; her dear uncle and travel companion, Clair Boatman; along with a host of loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held July 21, 2018, from 9-11 a.m. at Moriarty Funeral Home & Crematory, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven.

A private family burial will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.