Patricia Faye Eder, 52, of Brighton Township, formerly of Center Township, passed away on Monday evening April 8, 2013, in her home with her faithful companion, Bella, at her side.

Born March 20, 1961, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Betty (McNear) Eder.

Patty or ?Lil Patty? as she was known to all her friends and family had previously worked at Bundy?s Pan Factory and Pacentro?s Pizza. She attended Center High School and was a very hard worker. She loved helping her friend at Craig?s Garage, running errands and helping others with anything she could. Patty loved working on cars and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan.

In addition to her father who passed away in June 1982 and her mother who passed away in September 2012, Patty was preceded in death by her brother, Tom McNear in March 2012 and her sister, Donna Wosotowsky in April 2007.

She leaves her sisters, Jean Flint and her fiancé, John Lehman, of Monaca and Elizabeth Hinkle of Largo, Florida; a brother-in-law, Robert Wosotowsky of Monaca; a sister-in-law, Valarie Alexander of Patterson Heights; her nieces and nephews, Cara Bombardier, Emily Flint, Shannon (Aaron) Howard, Heidi and Ben Wosotowsky, Tom McNear, Brad (Ashley) McNear, Jessie McNear and Michelle (Paul) Storm; two godchildren, great-niece Hilary Flint and Tori Herman; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Brendan and Jacob Bombardier, Olivia Heimel, Logan, Kiera, Sydney and Brady McNear and Aralynn Storm and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She also leaves a special friend, Jessie Rousseau.

Friends and family will be received Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca. Envoy Nancy Barnett of the Salvation Army will officiate. Following the service the family will gather at the Sylvan Crest Fire Hall, 108 Grandview Avenue, Monaca, to celebrate Patty?s life and have dinner.

Due to her love of animals, donations in Patty?s name may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 N Broadhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gregg Zernich and staff, Dr. Grace Tarabay and staff and Dr. Maria Pucevich and staff for the wonderful care Patty received from them.

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