Patricia Vander Mark

WINFIELD - Patricia A. Vander Mark, 85, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on April 14, 1937 in Dover, Jew Jersey and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Heath) Scoble.

On April 27, 1976 Patricia married the late Warren “Doug” Vander Mark and together they celebrated 31 years of marriage together until his death on September 19, 2007

She owned and operated Pat’s Restaurant in Newport and retired after 20 years.  She then went on to work part time for Weis Markets.   On May of 2009, when Patricia was 72 years old, she earned her GED in which her entire family was so proud of her accomplishment.

Patricia was a member of Brookside Ministries, Shamokin Dam and loved history.  She also enjoyed reading her Bible, being a prayer intercessor as well as being a mighty woman of God.

She is survived by two sons; Donald Harvy of Aristes and Eric Vander Mark of Trevorton, two daughters and sons-in-law; Sheila and Barry Campbell, Sr. of Newport and Robin and Ronald Kepner of Winfield, nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren, one brother; Charles Scoble of West Hazelton and one sister and brother-in-law; Janet and Huey Trostel of Moses Lake, WA.

In addition to her parents, and husband, Patricia was preceded in death by one son; Douglas Vander Mark, one daughter; April Vander Mark, two granddaughters; Cassundra Sanders and Angela Abbott and one sister; Linda Drake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brookside Ministries, 11 Stetler Ave., Shamokin Dam, PA 17876.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m. at Brookside Ministries, 11 Stetler Ave., Shamokin Dam.  Arrangements are being handled by Dale Ranck Cremation & Funeral Care, 125 N. Front Street, Milton.