Obituaries

Pat B. Coyle, 93

May 06, 1929 - February 06, 2023

Pat Coyle, 93, entered the gates of heaven on February 6, 2023. She was born May 6, 1929, in Lancaster, Pa, a daughter of the late John Beam and Blanche Beam. She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and afterwards entered the work world at Armstrong Industries. She was the gift shop manager at the Linen Hope Chest for years, before working for Miller Optical for over 40 Years. This strong-willed woman finally retired at 83 and walked over a mile most days around F&M campus before going to the office.

Pat enjoyed shopping, gardening, shopping, traveling-where she took numerous cruises, playing golf, shopping, going to the beach, reading, supporting charities, and especially spending time with her family. Some of her happiest times were spent with family at the “shore” relaxing on the beach and working on her tan. She was known as “Nan” to all the kids, grandkids and all their many friends. Nan loved hosting the Holiday dinners in her younger days, and we all have many fond memories of those celebrations. She also enjoyed traveling to all the kids’ sporting events.

Pat loved the Lord, and she attended Highland Presbyterian Church and later The Worship Center and served as a Deacon for both congregations. She was a long-time greeter and helped start many small groups.

She is survived by her sons Randy and Reid (Christine), two grandchildren Melissa (Kyle), and Todd (Ashley) and five grandchildren Jaylynn, Parker, Keiren, Riley and Connor. Two sisters also survive – Martha Zecher and Sandra Schlem. She is preceded in death by a brother J. Lamar Beam, a sister Louanne Ernst and a grandson John A. Coyle II.

A memorial service will be held May 20, 2023, at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579.

The service will be Live Streamed at Pat Coyle Memorial Service

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Worship Center, re: Children’s Ministry Building, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, Pa 17601.

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Condolences to the Family

May 19, 2023

God bless you Randy & Reid.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Raymond Marusi

March 05, 2023

Our prayers and sympathies are extended to Randy, Reed and all members of the extended family. We have many memories of Pat and Strasburg………particularly our mothers working the hamburger stand at the Firemen and VFW festivals each summer ( huge events for our little town), then our Presbyterian Church picnics at Longs Park, just growing up in Strasburg, LSHS, our mothers working practically side by side at the optical institution (name escapes me), then living at the the same lovely Olde Hickory Rd apts for many years. Lots of memories for us all to cherish, and we do.
Esther is now 101 1/2 and just successfully came through her third femur surgery and is living in NJ near me. She often asks about Pat, Randy and Reed (who she sometimes came into contact with at the apt. complex)
Truly we both extend our sincere sympathy to all and will keep you in our prayers. Judi Thompson and Esther Shaubach

February 21, 2023

I was so incredibly heartbroken to hear about the passing of Pat. She was such a kind lady and she is forever in my heart. I feel blessed to have cared for her for a few years before I left PA and forever grateful she was in my life for those years. Many prayers to Randy and her family. ❤️
Devan Ragg

February 16, 2023

Nan had a big influence on my life. She was so loving and accepting and I am honored to have gotten to know her. She was one of a kind and is happy as can be in heaven 💓Jill Briner Joseph

February 12, 2023

To the Coyle Family.
I was so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. I ws just thinking about her the other day and wondering how she was doing. What a great loss. I used to work with Pat at Olde Hickory in the laundry room. I was not only her boss, but most of all, her friend. We had a lot of great laughs together. I know she will be missed by all.
Fran Lombardo Spangler

February 12, 2023

My condolences to Randy and Reid and their families during this time. May you both remember the good times and memories of your mother.

Services: Saturday, May 20, 2023; 11:00 AM; First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg; 101 S. Decatur Street; Strasburg, PA 17579
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