Patricia A. Deschler

Patricia A. Deschler, 79, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her residence in Hanover Twp. She was born February 19, 1929 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late James W. and Catherine Cahill Stine. She was the loving wife of Ralph E. Deschler who died in 1987.

Patricia dedicated her life to her family. She was a member of the Junior League of Bethlehem; and also volunteered her time to the Cancer Boutique, Parent Teacher Associations and Art Goes to School. Patricia was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. She devoted countless hours driving her children to little league games, watching the games and working the refreshment stands. She loved being a grandmother and spending time with her ten grandchildren at her swimming pool.

She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church Bethlehem.

Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Michael C. Deschler & his wife Sharon, David A. Deschler & his wife Christine, Brian P. Deschler & his wife Lisa, John K. Deschler & his wife Lisa, daughter, Anne-Catherine, wife of Keith Lehman, brothers, James Hart and Richard Stine and her grandchildren, Matthew, Jeffrey, Ryan, Julie, Amy, Jennifer, Andrew, Kevin, Benjamin & Michael. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Catherine Brady and Nancy Losin.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of the Lehigh Valley, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.