Patricia Ahern, 70, of  Lancaster and southwest Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Toohey Ahern.

Patricia was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church. She had attended the adult day care at Generations, and had assisted with Meals On Wheels with Keystone Human Services.

She was a sweet and gentle lady who loved everyone she met. She was well-known for her captivating and bright smile.

Patricia is survived by her brother, John J. married to Maureen Ahern of Lancaster, her nephews: Kevin married to Sue Ahern of Texas, and Christopher married to Kelli Ahern of Lancaster, 2 grand nephews, and 1 grand niece.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 10-1030AM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA , with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1030AM, the Rev. Mark Weiss as Celebrant. Interment at 130PM in Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to Keystone Human Services, 211 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 or to United Cerebral Palsy of South Central PA, 788 Cherry Tree Ct., Hanover, PA 17331. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville, 872-5041. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com