Patricia P. Spader

Patricia Jane Paul “Pat” Spader, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg. She didn’t particularly like her given name and always insisted on being called “Pat”.

Born July 21, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY; she was the daughter of the late Karl F. and Juanita (Day) Paul; and preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey J. Spader; and 3 brothers, James, Lawrence and John Paul.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David J. Spader; son, Timothy J. Spader, (Krista); daughter, Kris Spader, (Mark Rathsam); and 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Emma and Grace.

Pat was a graduate of Syracuse University; and worked at Dauphin Manor, Villa Teresa Nursing Home, she retired in 2005. After her retirement Pat volunteered at the Greater Harrisburg Jewish Home, Messiah and Bethany Retirement Communities and the Colonial Park Care Center, where she conducted sing-a-longs and rhythm band for the residents with her good friends Mary and Pete Staub.

She was a member of the Foreign Policy Association of Harrisburg and a past president of the Wednesday Club. She had three great passions: the piano, caring for older people and her family.

A memorial service will be held on December 29 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Ln., Harrisburg at 3:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, The Unitarian-Universalists of the Cumberland Valley or the Alzheimer's Association.