Patricia A. Rumberger, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of John E. Rumberger, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Shamokin, Pat was the daughter of the late Michael and Viola Perotti Cooney.

Pat had been a loving homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards, loved to read and travel, especially to the shore in New Jersey. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Edwards High School in Shamokin.

In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her sons: Joseph E. of Manheim, and John M. of Marietta; her 3 grandchildren Terra, Amber and Joshua Rumberger, and by her siblings: Diane married to John Barabas of Yardville, NJ and Marlin married to Rachel Cooney of Sunbury, PA.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA, from 11:30AM to 12 Noon, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12 Noon, the Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Interment in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Patricia's memory to Catholic Charities, 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661