Patricia Ann "Pat" Zerphy

Patricia Ann “Pat” Zerphy, 71, of Manheim/Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening August 9, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born July 26, 1946 in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary MacDonald Brunner. Her father, John Brunner, passed away when she was two. Her Step father was the late Charles Ripple. She was the loving wife of the late Pete Zerphy for 26 years. Pat retired from Rosenberger of N.A. after more than 20 years as a customer service manager. She loved being with her family more than anything in the world. Not only was Pat the most loving and caring person in this world, she also always looked on the bright side of everything. Pat was always seen with a smile on her face, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Surviving is a son Frank husband of Holly Pisani of Lancaster; brothers, Paul Brunner of Fremont, Ohio, John Brunner of Sandusky, Ohio and Chuck Ripple of Sarasota, Florida; stepchildren Pastor Pete Zerphy Jr., Elizabeth Grassmyer and Victoria Bradshaw, eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is a sister Agnes Rohde, and brothers: George Ripple, Lawrence and Garry Brunner.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Pat’s Life Celebration at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 6:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday evening from 5:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent in Pat’s memory to Buch Funeral Home to help to defray funeral expenses.