Patricia Ann Fonner

Patricia Ann Fonner, 77, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of late Francis Joseph and Ruth Vivian Winters. She was the oldest daughter of seven siblings. In 1952, she married the love of her life, John Robert Fonner. She attended Oakland Sacred Heart Catholic High School, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. More than anything, she loved her family. Surviving along with her husband, John, are five daughters: Linda (Tom) Elwell, Patricia (Rachael) Fonner, Kathy Fonner, Janice (Bill) Tillman, Robin (Fred) Hernlem; five grandchildren: Amanda (Ian) Brehm, Lauren Elwell, John P. Fonner, William Tillman, Avery Fonner Poff; five brothers and sisters: Donald (Jimmie) Winters, Ruth (Ben) Tecler, Jane (Bill) Wright, Michael Winters, David (Joy) Winters; two sister in-laws: Barbara (Ray) Whelan and Kathleen (Bob) Holstein; and many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her brother, Richard (Carole) Winters. [more]

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