Patricia A. Stewart, 86

February 20, 2024

Patricia A. Stewart, 86, of Lititz, passed away in the comfort of her home on February 20, 2024. She was born in Stevens, PA, daughter of the late Edna Witmer Butler and Newton Isaac Butler. She was the wife of Harvey L. Stewart, who passed away in 2021.

She was a 1955 graduate of East Cocalico High School, Reamstown, PA and a member of the East Cocalico Alumni Association. Before her retirement, she was employed as a Medical Claims Analyst at RCA for seventeen years, later at CoreSource and High Steel. She served as a volunteer and President of Meals On Wheels, Lancaster. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church Lancaster since 1965, where she served with Sunday School, youth retreats, Couples Club Dinners and most recently the Garden Committee.

Pat enjoyed hosting many gatherings for family and friends. She loved working in her garden, making flower arrangements and listening to the birds. She was an avid reader, borrowing four books weekly from the library. She and her husband traveled often internationally.

She is survived by her daughter Regina Garman VanDervort, wife of Cole VanDervort of Radford, VA.; granddaughters Jessica, wife of Jordan Gresczyk of Lansdale, PA and Alexandra, wife of Thomas Sproul of Blacksburg, VA. and 3 great granddaughters Ellen, Adelaide and Eden. She is also survived by her sister Darla, wife of Jess Bryant of Stevens, PA and brother Carl Butler of Mobile, AL. In addition to her husband Harvey, she was preceded in death by her brother Walter Butler of FL.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing held from 6:00-8:00pm on Monday February 26, 2024 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa 17543. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at same location, where the family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 am. with Pastor Steven Verkouw officiating. Interment will follow at Muddy Creek Cemetery, 10 South Muddy Creek Rd, Denver.