Patricia A. Funkhouser, 73, of Zelienople, formerly of North Sewickley, passed away on December 6th, 2024, at Passavant Community of Zelienople. She was born in New Brighton on May 14th, 1951, the daughter of the late James S. and Ruth A. (Walser) Dripps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James L. Dripps and her father-in-law, Frederick C. Funkhouser.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Danny C. Funkhouser, her mother-in-law, Margaret L. (Peggy) Funkhouser of Passavant Community, her two children, a daughter and son-in-law, Heidi L. and Thomas L. Beeler of North Sewickley, a son and daughter-in-law, Heath L. And Catherine R. Funkhouser, of North Sewickley, five grandchildren: Joshua J. Davis (Alyssa), Taylor M. Wilkerson (Joshua), Amanda J. Funkhouser (Randy), Stephanie A. Funkhouser (Dustin), Ian J. Funkhouser; as well as ten great-grandchildren, her two sister-in -laws and their spouses, and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.

Patricia loved her family with all her heart. She was a kind and gentle soul, always willing to lend a helping hand and always had a smile and a hug for anyone who wanted one. She loved baking and cooking, playing board games and doing crafts with her grandchildren, writing stories and drawing. No matter how she was feeling, her joy for life always shined through and kept pushing her. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Friends will be welcomed on Wednesday, December 11th, from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, with Pastor Tony Cortez officiating.